Vehicle recall 00V255000 · September 1, 2000

1999-2000 Sundiro Mantis II

Vehicle description: scooters.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Vehicle description: scooters. During full compression of the suspension system, the fuel shut-off valve on the underside of the fuel tank, will come into contact with the engine housing of the vehicle. This contact can cause a stress crack fracture to the petcock nipple to the fuel tank joint.
Consequence: This condition can cause a fuel leakage. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a fire.
Remedy: American sundiro is instructing owners to contact an authorized dealer to have their scooter repaired free of charge.
Notes: Owner notification began January 22, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact american sundiro (renfroe engineering) at 1-888-431-5666. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 00V255000
Reported to NHTSA: September 1, 2000
Filed by: AMERICAN SUNDIRO MOTORCYCLE
Owner notification: January 22, 2001
Vehicles potentially affected: 2,183
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 00V255000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Sundiro Mantis II (1999-2000): 2000, 1999

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