Suzuki Vl1500 1998

Model Vl1500 made in 1998 by Suzuki got 2 consumer complains, 1 investigation there is 1 recall as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel system, other, power train. Technical service bulletines regarding fuel system, gasoline. The car had one investigation (fuel system, gasoline). There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .

Vl1500 year 1998

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Defect investigations
Consumer Complaints

Model 1998

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 - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
06V025000	AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.	from 06/01/1997 to 05/31/1998	V (Vehicle)	37911	02/03/2006	ODI	AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.	01/30/2006	01/31/2006
Defect Summary	On certain motorcycles, stress around the right front fuel tank mounting point can cause hairline fatigue cracks to form. this can result in a fuel leak.
Consequence Summary	In the presence of an ignition source, a fuel leak can result in a fire.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and install improved cushions that mount and support the fuel tank. any fuel tanks that are found to have a crack will be replaced. if a tank is found to have a crack and a replacement tank is not available, fuel tank sealant will be applied to the tank as an interim repair. when the replacement tank becomes available, the owner will be contacted and a replacement tank will be installed. the recall began on february 3, 2006. owners may contact suzuki at 1-714-572-1490.
Notes	Suzuki recall no.2087. 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.

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Replacement Bulletin	Item no.	Summary	Added
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
TSB-40A	04/07/2009		10030069	Suzuki motorcycle: repair instructions to be used in conjunction with the fuel tank inspection and replacement procedures. the demand for certain replacement fuel tanks has exceeded our production capacity. *pe	07/29/2009

Investigations

NHTSA ID	Manufacturer	Date open	Date close	Subject	Recall campaign
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
PE05031	AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.	06/15/2005	02/01/2006	FUEL LEAK	06V025000
	Odi opened this pe after receiving fuel tank leak allegations from eight owners.subsequently, we met with both complaint motorcycle owners and owners of motorcycles which had not leaked fuel and inspected their motorcycles. we also discussed the matter with suzuki authorized dealership personnel, requested and reviewed information from suzuki, and discussed this matter with company representatives on 11-3-05. suzuki has decided to recall the subject motorcycles to correct the fuel leak issue.with suzuki's action, this matter is concluded and the investigation closed.a copy of suzuki's recall is attached.

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
02/06/2006	24000	1
	Dt*: the contact stated there is a nhtsa recall, #06v025000, on the vehicle regarding the fuel tank assembly. the parts needed to repair their vehicle are not available at their local dealership. the manufacturer confirmed the parts are not available.
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
08/01/2009	20000
	When the engine overheats, which can happen quickly on a hot day in traffic, the fluid in the clutch line boils and leads to a total loss of ability to disengage the clutch