2006 SUZUKI DL1000 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 SUZUKI DL1000
The 2006 SUZUKI DL1000 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Suzuki Motor USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2006 SUZUKI DL1000
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2006 SUZUKI DL1000, potentially affecting up to 10,000 vehicles.
Recall 08E052000 — EQUIPMENT
| 10,000 vehicles affected
Defect: MOTION PRO IS RECALLING 10,000 AFTERMARKET BRAKE LEVERS, MODEL NO. 14-0415, SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN MY 1999 THROUGH 2008 SUZUKI AND MY 1998 THROUGH 2003 YAMAHA MOTORCYCLES. THE LOBE HEIGHT ON SOME OF THESE LEVERS ARE SMALLER AND DO NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE THE STOMP LAMP SWITCH WHICH WILL NOT DEACTIVATE WHEN THE DRIVER RELEASES THE BRAKE LEVER. THE LEVER...
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS, THE STOP LAMP WILL REMAIN ON WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: MOTION PRO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MOTION PRO AT 1-877-438-7831.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 SUZUKI DL1000
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 SUZUKI DL1000. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE MAGNETS WHICH ARE SUPPOSED TO BE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE ALTERNATOR ROTOR CAME LOOSE. THEY ARE APPARENTLY HELD IN PLACE WITH GLUE, WHICH FAILED. THIS ALLOWED THE MAGNETS TO BREAK APART AND DESTROY THE ALTERNATOR STATOR AS WELL. THIS WAS AN EXPENSIVE REPAIR INVOLVING NEW PARTS (ROTOR, STATOR, GASKET, OIL) LABOR AND MUCH INCONVENIENCE. *TR
THE MAGNETS WHICH ARE SUPPOSED TO BE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE ALTERNATOR ROTOR CAME LOOSE. THEY ARE APPARENTLY HELD IN PLACE WITH GLUE, WHICH FAILED. THIS ALLOWED THE MAGNETS TO BREAK APART AND DESTROY THE ALTERNATOR STATOR AS WELL. THIS WAS AN EXPENSIVE REPAIR INVOLVING NEW PARTS (ROTOR, STATOR, GASKET, OIL) LABOR AND MUCH INCONVENIENCE. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2006 SUZUKI DL1000
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 SUZUKI DL1000 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 SUZUKI DL1000
Suzuki Motor USA, LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2006 SUZUKI DL1000. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TL/SV/DL No. 35 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:THROTTLE:THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS)
Manufacturer re-notification to dealer or previously identified customer campaign
TL/SV/DL No. 35 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Manufacturer re-notification to dealer or previously identified customer campaign
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 SUZUKI DL1000
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SUZUKI DL1000
- 2002 SUZUKI DL1000 — 5 complaints
- 2003 SUZUKI DL1000 — 0 complaints
- 2004 SUZUKI DL1000 — 1 complaint
- 2005 SUZUKI DL1000 — 0 complaints
- 2006 SUZUKI DL1000 (current)
- 2007 SUZUKI DL1000 — 5 complaints
- 2008 SUZUKI DL1000 — 0 complaints
- 2009 SUZUKI DL1000 — 5 complaints
- 2010 SUZUKI DL1000 — 0 complaints
- 2011 SUZUKI DL1000 — 0 complaints
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