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1997 Suzuki TL1000SW

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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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.
1
Latest Apr 7, 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.
1
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 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 1997 Suzuki TL1000SW, most frequently naming the suspension category. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year.

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

  • Suspension1100.0%

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
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

Recent owner complaints

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

Suspension
Filed Apr 7, 2000

I WAS RIDING THROUGH THE RURAL COUNTRYSIDE NEAR WHERE I LIVE (KEARNEY,MO.) ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON. (7/25/1999). I WAS RIDING ALONG ON MY 1997 SUZUKI TL-1000S WHEN I RODE OVER A RISE IN THE ROAD AND HIT A POTHOLE. AT FIRST I THOUGHT I HAD BLOWN A TIRE, I JUST CONCENTRATED ON GETTING THE BIKE STOPPED. THE SWINGARM HAD SHEARED IN HALF ! THE BIKE HAD FALLEN AWAY UNDERNEATH ME, AND THE SUSPENSION HAD COLLAPSED SO FAR THAT THE EXHAUST HEADER UNDER THE BIKE WAS CRUSHED ! THE REAR TIRE BURNED A HOLE IN THE INNER FENDER, THE SWINGARM GOUGED A GOOD SIZED IMPRESSION IN THE LEFT EXHAUST CAN, AND THE CHAINED CARVED A NOTCH IN THE SIDE OF THE FRAME. I HAVE A WEBSITE WITH ALL THE PICTURES PERTAINING TO THIS CLAIM. THE SWINGARM WELD AT THE PIVOT POINT COMPLETELY SHEARED IN TWO PIECES.. THE SITE IS HTTP://WWW.QNI.COM/~NYZTYZ/POTHOLE/ THANK YOU..

NHTSA ID
711300
Incident
Jul 25, 1999

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Suzuki TL1000SW by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2002100—
1998010—
1997Viewing110—

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.