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1994 Suzuki Intruder

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
4
Latest Jun 10, 1999
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
1
Latest Feb 15, 1994
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
1
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 4 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1994 Suzuki Intruder, most frequently naming the fuel system, engine and suspension categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 1 NHTSA investigation names it.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Fuel system250.0%
  • Engine125.0%
  • Suspension125.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
94V036000

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

Feb 15, 1994
9,965 units potentially affected
The defect: CRACKS DEVELOP ON HANDLEBARS BETWEEN THE HANDLEBAR STAYS (HANDLEBAR MOUNTING BRACKETS) DUE TO THE SOFTNESS OF THE CUSHION SHOCK ABSORBERS OF THE HANDLEBAR STAYS.
The risk: THE CRACKS MAY CAUSE LOOSENESS OF THE HANDLEBAR WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
The remedy: SUZUKI DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HANDLEBAR STAY CUSHION RUBBERS AND THE HANDLEBAR OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.
AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.View on NHTSA.gov

Safety investigations

NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.

PE99053ClosedPreliminary Evaluation

MOTORCYCLE FUEL LEAK

Opened Aug 19, 1999
Closed Jul 26, 2000

ODI has received eight complaints concerning 1993-1996 Suzuki VS800 Intruder motorcycle fuel leakage near the fuel tank petcock.The leakage rate is described as slight to moderate.To gather additional information about this issue, ODI is conducting this Preliminary Evaluation.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLYLed to recall 01I015000

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Fuel system
Filed Jun 10, 1999

REPLACED FUEL PETCOCK ASSEMBLY.

NHTSA ID
707437
Incident
Feb 1, 1999
Engine
Filed Dec 12, 1996

HEARD A CLUNKING NOISE, MOTORCYCLE BEGAN TO SMOKE AND LEAKAGE OCCURRED BEACAUSE OIL PORT NOT DRILLED DURING ASSEMBLY. *AK

NHTSA ID
804474
Incident
Oct 4, 1996
Suspension
Filed Jul 1, 1996

THE REAR WHEEL BUSHING IS BROKEN CAUSING THE REAR WHEEL TO WOBBLE WHEN DRIVING. *AK

NHTSA ID
986369
Incident
Jun 27, 1996
Fuel system
Filed Jan 20, 1996

GAS TANK RUSTED, CAUSING FUEL TO LEAK. *SD

NHTSA ID
500792
Incident
Nov 1, 1995

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Suzuki Intruder by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2002140027.6
2001140027.5
2000180033.4
1999140038.8
1998130039.1
1997300—
1996701—
1995501—
1994Viewing411—
1993211—
1992110—
1991100—
1987100—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.