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1997 Suzuki TL1000SV

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.
7
Latest Apr 27, 2000
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.
2
Latest Jun 24, 1998
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.
0
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.
0

Overview

Our database contains 7 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1997 Suzuki TL1000SV, most frequently naming the fuel system, other / unspecified and steering categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 2 manufacturer communications are on file.

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 system457.1%
  • Other / unspecified228.6%
  • Steering114.3%

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

2 campaigns 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
98V133000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

Jun 24, 1998
17,007 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED FUEL PUMP GASKET ON THESE MOTORCYCLES.
AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.View on NHTSA.gov
97V093000

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

Jun 11, 1997
2,935 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: THIS MOVEMENT CAN REDUCE THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO CONTROL THE MOTORCYCLE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH.
The 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.
AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Steering
Filed Apr 27, 2000

GEAR BOX WORN OUT PREMATURELY. YH

NHTSA ID
552011
Fuel system
Filed Apr 20, 2000

PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 98V13300. REPLACEMENT PART FAILED IN SAME MANNER. *AK

NHTSA ID
721740
Incident
Apr 8, 2000
Fuel system
Filed May 3, 1998

FUEL PUMP GASKET LEAKS.

NHTSA ID
535748
Incident
May 2, 1998
Fuel system
Filed May 3, 1998

FUEL PUMP GASKET FAILED.

NHTSA ID
535081
Fuel system
Filed Apr 24, 1998

FUEL TANK LEAKS.

NHTSA ID
534730
Incident
Sep 1, 1997
Other / unspecified
Filed Aug 5, 1997

SAFETY RECALL RETROFIT OF THE MOTORCYCLE HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED. (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER).

NHTSA ID
520635
Incident
Jul 8, 1997
Other / unspecified
Filed Jul 17, 1997

FRONT WHEEL WOBBLES AFTER RECALL REPAIRS.

NHTSA ID
519533
Incident
Jul 8, 1997

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

TLSV11

POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE CLUTCH SLIPPING OR GRADUAL ENGAGEMENT DURING AGGRESSIVE RIDING. *TT

TL8

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

SUBJECT REGARDING RECALL CAMPAIGN FUEL TANK BRACKET MOUNTING. *TT

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Suzuki TL1000SV by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
1998010—
1997Viewing720—

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.