Suzuki Vl1500 2003
Model Vl1500 made in 2003 by Suzuki got 1 consumer complain, 1 investigation there is 1 recall as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference to suspension. . Technical service bulletines regarding fuel system, gasoline. The car had one investigation (fuel system, gasoline). There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .
Model 2003
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V025000 | AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | from 09/01/2002 to 06/30/2003 | 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 | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 05/01/2005 | 1 | 03/23/2004 | |
| 12003 suzuki 1500 : consumer is experiencing a bad shaking vibration in the handle bars when decelerating from 40 to 25 mph.***no answer required***. *mr slowing down and using the turn signal could result in an accident. the consumer could not take his hands off of the handle bars to signal a turn or stop. the consumer was informed by the manufacturer and dealer that the problem could not be fixed. *sc *jb | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WI | LA CROSSE | 54601 | STEIGER | 608 788 4514 |