2005 SUZUKI SV1000S — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 SUZUKI SV1000S
The 2005 SUZUKI SV1000S has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (3 complaints), Engine (1 complaint), and Power Train (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 SUZUKI SV1000S
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2005 SUZUKI SV1000S, potentially affecting up to 14,841 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 →Recall 06V013000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 4,841 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN CALIFORNIA-SPECIFICATION MODEL MOTORCYCLES, REPEATED STRESS FROM VIBRATION CAN CAUSE A CRACK TO FORM IN THE AREA WHERE THE LIQUID/VAPOR SEPARATOR BRACKET IS WELDED INSIDE THE FUEL TANK. THIS CAN ALLOW FUEL LEAKAGE TO OCCUR.
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 3, 2006. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT AMERICAN SUZUKI AT 714-572-1490.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 SUZUKI SV1000S
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 SUZUKI SV1000S. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
MAGNETS IN STATOR KEEP SEPARATING IN VERY HOT CONDITIONS CAUSING A SITUATION WHERE THE MOTORCYCLE COULD SUDDENLY SHUT OFF AND/OR UNABLE TO POWER BACK ON AT STAND STILL / IDLE
MAGNETS IN STATOR KEEP SEPARATING IN VERY HOT CONDITIONS CAUSING A SITUATION WHERE THE MOTORCYCLE COULD SUDDENLY SHUT OFF AND/OR UNABLE TO POWER BACK ON AT STAND STILL / IDLE
THE CHARGING SYSTEM ON THIS MOTORCYCLE HAS NO WARNING WHEN IT QUITS WORKING. SINCE IT IS A FUEL INJECTED VEHICLE, WITH CONSTANTLY ON HEADLIGHTS IT WILL RUN DOWN A PERFECTLY GOOD BATTERY WHEN THE CHARGING SYSTEM FAILS. *TR THE CHARGING SYSTEM HAS A LATENT DEFECT IN THE ROTOR. THE MAGNETS ARE ATTACHED WITH AN ADHESIVE. THE AMOUNT OF ADHESIVE IS MINIMAL, LEADING TO THE RELEASE OF THE MAGNETS. THE ATTACHMENT IS POOR AT BEST FROM A DESIGN STANDPOINT. THE MAGNETS NEED TO BE SECURED EITHER WITH RIVETS IN RECESSES IN THE METAL ROTOR. WHEN THE MAGNETS FALL OFF, THE CHARGING SYSTEM FAILS. THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE VEHICLE QUITS WITH NO WARNING. IN MY SPECIFIC CASE IT HAPPENED AT RUSH HOUR, ON A FOUR LANE 55 MPH ROAD WITH NO SHOULDERS. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE WAY OF THE OTHER VEHICLES OR I WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO WRITE THIS. THIS IS A REAL SAFETY ISSUE FOR THE RIDER. THIS CHARGING SYSTEM IS THE SAME IN QUITE A FEW SUZUKI MOTORCYCLES. I BELIEVE IT IS USED IN ALL THE 1000 CC V-TWIN ENGINES FOR QUITE A FEW YEARS. THE INTERNET IS FULL OF THESE ISSUES. I HAVE SAVED THE ROTOR IN THE EVENT THAT YOU WANT IT FOR FURTHER ANALYSIS. AS YOU CAN SEE IT DOES NOT TAKE MANY MILES FOR IT TO FAIL. THIS VEHICLE IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AND HAS BEEN VERY WELL MAINTAINED. THE ROTOR AND STATOR ARE INSIDE THE ENGINE, THERE IS NO CHANCE OF INADVERTENT DAMAGE CAUSING THIS. *TR
THE MAGNETS ON THE FLYWHEEL CAME OFF AND SHATTERED CAUSING THE MOTORCYCLE TO DIE. *TR
THE MAGNETS ON THE FLYWHEEL CAME OFF AND SHATTERED CAUSING THE MOTORCYCLE TO DIE. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2005 SUZUKI SV1000S
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 SUZUKI SV1000S in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 SUZUKI SV1000S
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 SUZUKI SV1000S
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SUZUKI SV1000S
- 2003 SUZUKI SV1000S — 31 complaints
- 2004 SUZUKI SV1000S — 7 complaints
- 2005 SUZUKI SV1000S (current)
- 2006 SUZUKI SV1000S — 5 complaints
- 2007 SUZUKI SV1000S — 6 complaints
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