Suzuki Sv650 2000
Model Sv650 made in 2000 by Suzuki got 3 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and structure. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and equipment.
Model 2000
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V009000 | AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | from 07/01/1999 to 12/31/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 1458 | 01/31/2000 | MFR | AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | 01/18/2000 | 02/02/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the motorcycle crankcase design allows the creation of air pockets near the oil pump inlet due to sloshing of the oil in the crankcase. if the oil pump draws air, inadequate lubrication to the engine occurs, causing severe engine damage and resulting in engine failure. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Sudden engine failure while riding could cause rear wheel lockup, allowing the driver to lose control of the motorcycle. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install an oil plate to prevent the creation of air pockets in the area of the oil pump inlet. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began january 31, 2000.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 suzuki motorcycle at 1-714-996-7040, extension 396.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT | ||||||||||||||||
| 08E052000 | MOTION PRO, INC. | E (Equipment) | 10000 | 09/11/2008 | MFR | AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | 08/15/2008 | 08/25/2008 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Motion pro is recalling 10,000 aftermarket brake levers, model no. 14-0415, sold for use on certain my 1999 through 2008 suzuki and my 1998 through 2003 yamaha motorcycles. the lobe height on some of these levers are smaller and do not properly engage the stomp lamp switch which will not deactivate when the driver releases the brake lever. the lever can be identified by the marking jy 378 at the base of the lever near the pivot bushing. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this occurs, the stop lamp will remain on which could possibly result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Motion pro will notify owners and provide a free remedy. the recall began on september 11, 2008. owners may contact motion pro at 1-877-438-7831. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket motion pro brake levers and has no relation to any original equipment installed on suzuki or yamaha motorcycles.customers may 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 04/17/2004 | 4600 | 1 | 02/05/2000 |
| Nhtsa recall number 00v009/suzuki recall number 2041 manufacturer claims recall work was performed but could not verify after inspecting vehicle and has not contacted consumer. engine has failed due to this defect after only 4600 miles. engine will have to be re-built, but manufacturer declined to authorize repair. currently, repair has not been performed and vehicle is unusable. *la | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 03/31/2006 | 7300 | 1 | |
| Frame at weld near front fork has crack, i am afraid to ride it due to the defect and if it lets go at the weld. several motorcycle shops have looked at the crack and all state they believe it is a manufacturer defect, and have not seen welds crack like this. i also spoke to a suzuki factory representative who said he never saw anything like this, and i should take the bike to a welder for repair,but also offered no financial assistance. i have filed a complaint with american suzuki also and i am awaiting a call-back. *jb | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 11/01/1999 | 2 | 11/12/1999 | |
| Suspension is limp meaning it tops and bottoms. there is no rebound dampening in suspension system of this motorcycle. dealership has been willing to assist consumer. however, manufacturer would not assist financially for this design problem. *ak consumer states the front and rear shocksare cheap. *slc | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | DECATUR | CYCLES UNLIMITED | ||
| OK | LAWTON | SUZUKI |