Obstructed fuel tank breather hose may cause leak
Defect Summary
Suzuki motor of america, inc. (suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2013 suzuki sfv650 motorcycles manufactured march 23, 2013, to april 8, 2013, 2014 suzuki sfv650 motorcycles manufactured october 24, 2013, to november 26, 2013 and 2015 suzuki sfv650 motorcycles manufactured august 9, 2014, to september 12, 2014. during assembly of the motorcycle, the fuel tank breather hose may have not been positioned properly and may become kinked.
Safety Consequence
If the fuel tank breather hose is kinked, pressure may build inside the fuel tank and cause the tank to crack, resulting in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank breather hose. if the existing breather hose was found to be kinked and obstructed, the fuel tank will also be replaced. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began on january 8, 2016. owners may contact suzuki customer service number at 1-714-572-1490. suzuki's number for this recall is 2a49.
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FAQ: Recall 15V844000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V844000?
NHTSA recall 15V844000 was issued by Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc on December 16, 2015. It addresses: Obstructed fuel tank breather hose may cause leak. The recall affects approximately 287 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Other component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V844000 or the manufacturer campaign number 2A49. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.