Vehicle recall 08V071000 · February 14, 2008
Hyosung GT650 and GV650
These motorcycles were built with fuel tank cap gaskets that prevent proper tank ventilation.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Hyosung is recalling 3,292 my 2005-2007 GT650 and GV650 motorcycles. These motorcycles were built with fuel tank cap gaskets that prevent proper tank ventilation.
- Consequence
- This could result in vehicle stalling which could result in a crash and/or fuel leakage which could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will modify the existing gas cap gasket. The recall began on April 1, 2008. Owners may contact hyosung at 1-770-447-5571.
- Notes
- Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V071000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 14, 2008
- Filed by
- HYOSUNG MOTORS AMERICA INC.
- Owner notification
- April 1, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,292
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Hyosung GT650 (2005-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005
- Hyosung GV650 (2005-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005
Has your Hyosung been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Hyosung dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.