Suzuki Intruder 1994
Model Intruder made in 1994 by Suzuki got 4 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and suspension. The car had one investigation (fuel system, gasoline). There was one recall concerning steering .
Model 1994
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V036000 | AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | from 09/01/1991 to 10/01/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 9965 | 02/24/1994 | MFR | AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | 02/15/1994 | 03/01/1994 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Cracks develop on handlebars between the handlebar stays (handlebar mounting brackets) due to the softness of the cushion shock absorbers of the handlebar stays. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The cracks may cause looseness of the handlebar which may result in loss of control and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Suzuki dealers will replace the handlebar stay cushion rubbers and the handlebar of the affected vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: steering; wheel; handlebar.vehicle description: motorcycles; vs800 gl.note: if your motorcycle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact suzuki service center at 1-714-996-7040. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| PE99053 | AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | 08/19/1999 | 07/26/2000 | MOTORCYCLE FUEL LEAK | 01I015000 | |
| Odi has received eight complaints concerning 1993-1996 suzuki vs800 intruder motorcycle fuel leakage near the fuel tank petcock.the leakage rate is described as slight to moderate.to gather additional information about this issue, odi is conducting this preliminary evaluation. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 10/04/1996 | 1 | ||
| Heard a clunking noise, motorcycle began to smoke and leakage occurred beacause oil port not drilled during assembly. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 02/01/1999 | 1 | 06/01/1997 | |
| Replaced fuel petcock assembly. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 11/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Gas tank rusted, causing fuel to leak. *sd | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 06/27/1996 | |||
| The rear wheel bushing is broken causing the rear wheel to wobble when driving. *ak | |||