1998 SUZUKI SUZUKI MOTORCYCLE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 SUZUKI SUZUKI MOTORCYCLE
The 1998 SUZUKI SUZUKI MOTORCYCLE has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Suzuki Motor USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Trainmanual Transmission (1 complaint), Service Brakes Hydraulic (1 complaint), and Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1998 SUZUKI SUZUKI MOTORCYCLE
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1998 SUZUKI SUZUKI MOTORCYCLE. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1998 SUZUKI SUZUKI MOTORCYCLE
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 SUZUKI SUZUKI MOTORCYCLE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Trainmanual Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE TRANMISSION ON MY SUZUKI MOTORCYLCE JUMPS PUT OFF 4TH GEAR. THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 1500 LC SERIES. THIS IS AFACTORY DEFECT ADN THE FOLLOWING WEB PAGE EXPLAINS WHY. HTTP://24.116.28.74/~4THGEAR. *AK WHY HAS THE NHTSA NOT PUSHED FOR A FACTORY RECALL OF TEH MOTORCYCLES IN ORDER TO PREVENT A DEATH OR OTHER SERIOUS BODILY HARM TO COMSUMERS? ALSO, THE BRAKES ON THESE BIKES ARE VERY POOR AS THEY WEAR OUT ION LESS THAN 2000 MILES.
TIRE IS WORN DOWN CENTER TO CORD. WEAR BARS ARE OK. FOUR OTHERS REPORTED AT THIS WEBSITE HTTP://WWW.MAXIMUM-SUZUKI.COM/IBF/INDEX.PHP?S=7149B9F9D55411FFCB14054168385952&ACT=ST&F=16&T=10738&ST=0&#ENTRY52334 DT *TR
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 55MPH & THE BOLT TO THE BRAKE DRUM BROKE LOOSE. CONSUMER WENT TO STEP ON THE BRAKES & THE BRAKE CABLE SNAPPED. NO BRAKES & THE HUB ON THE BACK WHEEL SPUN AROUND WHICH WASN'T SUPPOSE TO HAPPEN. DEALER ORDERED THE PARTS, BUT WILL NOT PAY FOR REPAIRS. *AK
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 55MPH & THE BOLT TO THE BRAKE DRUM BROKE LOOSE. CONSUMER WENT TO STEP ON THE BRAKES & THE BRAKE CABLE SNAPPED. NO BRAKES & THE HUB ON THE BACK WHEEL SPUN AROUND WHICH WASN'T SUPPOSE TO HAPPEN. DEALER ORDERED THE PARTS, BUT WILL NOT PAY FOR REPAIRS. *AK
BRAKES PADS PREMATURELY WEAR OUT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1998 SUZUKI SUZUKI MOTORCYCLE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 SUZUKI SUZUKI MOTORCYCLE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 SUZUKI SUZUKI MOTORCYCLE
Suzuki Motor USA, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1998 SUZUKI SUZUKI MOTORCYCLE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
99-15 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING FRONT BRAKE LEVER ALIGNMENT. *YC
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 SUZUKI SUZUKI MOTORCYCLE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SUZUKI SUZUKI MOTORCYCLE
- 1995 SUZUKI SUZUKI MOTORCYCLE — 8 complaints
- 1996 SUZUKI SUZUKI MOTORCYCLE — 7 complaints
- 1997 SUZUKI SUZUKI MOTORCYCLE — 9 complaints
- 1998 SUZUKI SUZUKI MOTORCYCLE (current)
- 1999 SUZUKI SUZUKI MOTORCYCLE — 9 complaints
- 2000 SUZUKI SUZUKI MOTORCYCLE — 18 complaints
- 2001 SUZUKI SUZUKI MOTORCYCLE — 6 complaints
- 2002 SUZUKI SUZUKI MOTORCYCLE — 26 complaints
- 2003 SUZUKI SUZUKI MOTORCYCLE — 24 complaints
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