Suzuki Intruder 2002
Model Intruder made in 2002 by Suzuki got 14 consumer complains as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. Technical service bulletines regarding fuel system, other.
Model 2002
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||||
| 25 | 09/15/2004 | 10011007 | Fuel system evaporative emissions canister replacement. suzuki. 2001-2004 volusia and 1999 - 2004 intruder. *tt | 12/21/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 1 | |||
| The vehicle stalled without warning. *jb | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | |||
| 05/25/2002 | |||
| Rear turn signals are positioned too low on vehicle. right turn signal is right above exhaust, causing it too turn black. dealer stated there was nothing he could do.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 03/01/2004 | 10000 | 1 | 10/23/2002 |
| Fuel tank developed a hair line crack above the front right mounting tab. this began leaking gas vapors which have grown worse over time.*ak | |||
| 11/14/2004 | 22600 | 1 | 03/03/2002 |
| I kept smelling gas fumes and found a hair-line crack in the top of the gas tank at the right front mounting tab with fuel seepage apparent. *ak | |||
| 05/19/2004 | 6000 | 1 | 07/19/2003 |
| Bought my suzuki 1500 intruder motorcycle new from aj foyt suzuki/kawasaki in houston ,texas, at 6,000 miles the fuel tank weld cracked and started leaking fuel!!,, there are dozens of others in my suzuki forum club with the same problem. *jb | |||
| 01/13/2004 | 15000 | 1 | 08/03/2002 |
| 2002 suzuki intruder vl1500 - the fuel tank has developed a stress fracture or crack on the right hand side of the tank. specifically it is located on the right hand mounting flange starting in the vicinity of the right front mounting bolt. the crack extends forward approximately 2 and looks like a fine scratch in the black paint. on further inspection the crack will open or flex and fuel leaks through the crack by pressing downward on the top of the fuel tank. fuel also leaks through the crack when the tank is half full or more with fuel. the driver seat pan rests directly on top of the fuel tank and the crack is on the same side and directly above the exhaust system.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 03/11/2006 | 1 | 03/20/2003 | |
| I am the recipient of a gas tank recall on a suzuki 1500 intruder motorcycle and have received virtually no assistance with regards to making the vehicles safe in a reasonable period of time - i have been without this mode of transportation since march 11 due to this manufacturing defect and there is still no eta from suzuki on when the motorcycle will be returned to me in safe riding condition. below is the text from a letter that i have sent to the california consumers affairs department with more details. i would just like to take a moment to review an issue that i have had with the suzuki motorcycle company recently. early this month i received a recall notice on my suzuki intruder 1500 in which it was stated that there was a possible unsafe situation with the gas tank which could cause it to explode. obviously, this caught my attention and i brought the motorcycle into the local dealership on 3/11/06 to be tested and checked. at that time i was told that if it was verified that my gas tank was defective, it would take 5 to 7 days to receive the tank and make repairs. (direct quote from the recall notice | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - FLOOR SHIFT | |||
| 12/04/2003 | 1 | ||
| While shifting gears, the transmission would down shift on its own. the driver took the motorcycle to the dealer for analysis. the mechanic noticed that the gear shaft needed replacing. *ph | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 10000 | 1 | ||
| The hydraulic clutch malfunctioned when the bike became hot. the owner took the bike to the dealer who said what the vehicle experienced was normal. however, when the bike heated up, the gears became stuck and the clutch did not disengage. *jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 05/10/2004 | 500 | 1 | 02/28/2004 |
| Would pop out of 4th gear while accelerating going up hill or putting any load on it. called mt local dealer and took it right in. they are in the process of replacing the cam stop plate and pins. should have it back next week. *ak | |||
| 07/31/2002 | 1000 | 1 | 07/09/2002 |
| Transmission will not downshift to first gear without lifting up on the shifter to ratchet it into position. it was taken to dealer for repair under warr.but problem was not fixed at all.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 09/19/2005 | 9700 | 1 | 04/25/2002 |
| Dt: the consumer states that there is something wrong with the rear brakes. the piston is pressing the pad against the caliper and will not release. the pads are wearing out real fast. the dealer/ manufacturer have been notified. there has been no response. *ak the consumer stated there has been a problem with the caliper since the motorcycle was purchased. updated 01/11/06. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 09/19/2005 | 9700 | 1 | 04/25/2002 |
| Dt: the consumer states that there is something wrong with the rear brakes. the piston is pressing the pad against the caliper and will not release. the pads are wearing out real fast. the dealer/ manufacturer have been notified. there has been no response. *ak the consumer stated there has been a problem with the caliper since the motorcycle was purchased. updated 01/11/06. *jb | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR | STUTTGART | WHITE RIVER POWER SPORTS | ||
| FL | ORANGE PARK | 32073 | SUZUKI SEADOO OF ORANGE PARK | |
| PA | MIFORD | MILFORD SUSUKI | ||
| PA | ROUGH CREEK | 15329 | BARNHARTS | 724-627-5819 |
| TX | HOUSTON | AJ FOYT CYCLES |