2001 SUZUKI SV650 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 SUZUKI SV650
The 2001 SUZUKI SV650 has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2001 SUZUKI SV650
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2001 SUZUKI SV650, potentially affecting up to 20,000 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 →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 2001 SUZUKI SV650
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 SUZUKI SV650. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
CONSUMER STATES WHILE HE WAS RIDING ALONG ON HIS MOTORCYCLE WHEN HE MOTOR STARTED TO MAKE A LOT OF NOISE ALONG WITH A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE. HE ALSO STATES AT POINT IT JUST CUT OFF. TS
THE ENGINE LOCKED UP, WHICH CAUSED THE MOTORCYCLE TO SLIDE.* AK *JB
ENGINE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. TAKEN TO DEALER SHOP, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THEY CANNOT LOCATE PROBLEM. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK
Safety Rating for the 2001 SUZUKI SV650
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 SUZUKI SV650 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 SUZUKI SV650
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 SUZUKI SV650
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SUZUKI SV650
- 1999 SUZUKI SV650 — 0 complaints
- 2000 SUZUKI SV650 — 3 complaints
- 2001 SUZUKI SV650 (current)
- 2002 SUZUKI SV650 — 1 complaint
- 2003 SUZUKI SV650 — 0 complaints
- 2004 SUZUKI SV650 — 0 complaints
- 2005 SUZUKI SV650 — 1 complaint
- 2006 SUZUKI SV650 — 0 complaints
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