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1997 SUZUKI TL1000SV

2 recalls, 7 complaints - 2 TSBs

98V133000 Jun 24, 1998
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Defect Description
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
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED FUEL PUMP GASKET ON THESE MOTORCYCLES.
17,007 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
97V093000 Jun 11, 1997
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Defect Description
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
THIS MOVEMENT CAN REDUCE THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO CONTROL THE MOTORCYCLE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
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.
2,935 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.

Complaint Statistics

7 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP2
WHEELS1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY1
EQUIPMENT1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY1
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)1
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) May 22, 2000
GEAR BOX WORN OUT PREMATURELY. YH
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY Apr 27, 2000
Incident date: Apr 8, 2000
PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 98V13300. REPLACEMENT PART FAILED IN SAME MANNER. *AK
EQUIPMENT Mar 1, 1999
Incident date: Jul 8, 1997
SAFETY RECALL RETROFIT OF THE MOTORCYCLE HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED. (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER).
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP May 3, 1998
Incident date: May 2, 1998
FUEL PUMP GASKET LEAKS.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP May 3, 1998
FUEL PUMP GASKET FAILED.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Apr 24, 1998
Incident date: Sep 1, 1997
FUEL TANK LEAKS.
WHEELS Oct 3, 1997
Incident date: Jul 8, 1997
FRONT WHEEL WOBBLES AFTER RECALL REPAIRS.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1997 SUZUKI TL1000SV

2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY1
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY1
TLSV11 Mar 3, 1999
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE CLUTCH SLIPPING OR GRADUAL ENGAGEMENT DURING AGGRESSIVE RIDING. *TT
TL8 Aug 12, 1998
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING RECALL CAMPAIGN FUEL TANK BRACKET MOUNTING. *TT

SUZUKI TL1000SV - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the SUZUKI TL1000SV across all model years (1997, 1998).

3 Total Recalls
9 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

SUZUKI TL1000SV - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
1998 1 0 View
1997 (current) 2 7

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