Suzuki Tl1000sv 1997

Model Tl1000sv made in 1997 by Suzuki got 7 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to equipment, fuel system, gasoline and steering. Technical service bulletines regarding fuel system, gasoline, power train. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, steering.

Tl1000sv year 1997

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Consumer Complaints

Model 1997

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
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY
98V133000	AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.	from 07/01/1997 to 03/31/1998	V (Vehicle)	17007	06/29/1998	ODI	AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.	06/24/1998	06/29/1998
Defect Summary	Vehicle description: motorcycles. the gasket between the fuel tank and the fuel pump mounting plate can lose its ability to provide a tight seal, allowing fuel to drip from the gasket.
Consequence Summary	In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage can result in a fire.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will install a redesigned fuel pump gasket on these motorcycles.
Notes	Owner notification began june 29, 1998.owners who take their motorcycles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact suzuki at 1-800-255-2550.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (-1888-327-4236).
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
97V093000	AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.	to 06/01/1997	V (Vehicle)	2935	06/06/1997	MFR	AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.	06/11/1997	06/17/1997
Defect Summary	Vehicle description: motorcycles. front wheel movement and rapid side-to-side handlebar movement can occur when the front wheel is lightly loaded and hits a bump.
Consequence Summary	This movement can reduce the driver's ability to control the motorcycle resulting in a loss of control and a vehicle crash.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will install a steering damper kit on these vehicles which is designed to reduce front wheel oscillation and eliminate side-to-side handlebar movement.
Notes	Owner notification:owner notification began june 9, 1997.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 at 1-800-255-2550.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Item no.	Summary	Added
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
TL8	08/12/1998	615561	Subject regarding recall campaign fuel tank bracket mounting. *tt	01/24/2001
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
TLSV11	03/03/1999	604502	Customers may experience clutch slipping or gradual engagement during aggressive riding. *tt	05/04/1999

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
EQUIPMENT
07/08/1997		1
	Safety recall retrofit of the motorcycle has not been received. (attorney for consumer).
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY
04/08/2000		2	02/01/1997
	Previously repaired under nhtsa campaign id 98v13300. replacement part failed in same manner. *ak
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
			05/09/1997
	Fuel pump gasket failed.
05/02/1998		2	05/09/1997
	Fuel pump gasket leaks.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
09/01/1997		1	05/16/1997
	Fuel tank leaks.
STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
		1
	Gear box worn out prematurely. yh
WHEELS
07/08/1997		1
	Front wheel wobbles after recall repairs.