2004 SUZUKI SV650S — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 SUZUKI SV650S
The 2004 SUZUKI SV650S has received a total of 2 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 problem area is the Electrical System (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2004 SUZUKI SV650S
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2004 SUZUKI SV650S, 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 2004 SUZUKI SV650S
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 SUZUKI SV650S. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I HAVE A 2004 SV650S I HAVE FOUND THAT WHEN RIDING IN THE RAIN THERE BECOMES WATER BECOMES TAPED IN THE FRONT CYLINDERS SPARK PLUG BOOT AREA AND CAUSES THE ENGINE TO RUN ON ONE CYLINDER. I SEE THE SAFETY PROBLEM BECAUSE IT CAN SURGE A LOT OF POWER WHEN THE CYLINDER IS INTERMITTENTLY FIRING. IF THE FENDER WAS EXTENDED OR A BETTER SEALING SPARK PLUG WAS INSTALLED IT WOULD BE MOST LIKELY REMEDIED. SINCE DOING SOME RESEARCH I FIND THIS IS A PROBLEM MANY OTHER SV650 MAY HAVE AS WELL. *TR
THE VEHICLE IN QUESTION IS A 2004 SUZUKI SV650S MOTORCYCLE, WITH APPROXIMATELY 21,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. THE PROBLEM IS A WIRING CONNECTION FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH TO THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS. THE PLUG-IN STYLE CONNECTOR HAD ONE OF ITS PINS SHORT OUT AND MELT THE SURROUNDING PLASTIC, CAUSING A VERY UNRELIABLE CONNECTION. I HAVE NOT SO MUCH AS TOUCHED THIS CONNECTOR BEFORE THIS INCIDENT. ONCE THIS HAS SHORTED, THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION IS PRONE TO DROPPING OUT INTERMITTENTLY AND UNPREDICTABLY. SINCE THIS IS CONNECTED WITH THE MAIN IGNITION SWITCH, WHEN THIS CONNECTION IS LOST ALL ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE MOTORCYCLE SHUTS OFF. A MOTORCYCLE IN A CORNER, OR IN TRAFFIC WITH A DEAD ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (AND THEREFORE NO MOTOR) IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION! THIS PROBLEM IS WELL KNOWN AMONGST ONLINE COMMUNITIES FOR THIS MOTORCYCLE (SUZUKI SV650 AND SV1000), AND HAS CAUSED SEVERAL RIDERS TO CRASH. THE PROBLEMS IS DUE TO A DESIGN FLAW WITH THE CONNECTOR- THE CONNECTING PINS ARE UNABLE TO HANDLE THE CURRENT FROM THE MAIN IGNITION LOOP AND ARE PRONE TO OVERHEATING. I USED AN AFTERMARKET CONNECTOR WITH THE ORIGINAL WIRES, CAPABLE OF HANDLING MORE CURRENT RELIABLY, AND HAVE NOT SEEN THE PROBLEM REPEAT ITSELF. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2004 SUZUKI SV650S
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 SUZUKI SV650S in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 SUZUKI SV650S
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 SUZUKI SV650S
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SUZUKI SV650S
- 1999 SUZUKI SV650S — 0 complaints
- 2000 SUZUKI SV650S — 0 complaints
- 2001 SUZUKI SV650S — 0 complaints
- 2002 SUZUKI SV650S — 0 complaints
- 2003 SUZUKI SV650S — 0 complaints
- 2004 SUZUKI SV650S (current)
- 2005 SUZUKI SV650S — 0 complaints
- 2006 SUZUKI SV650S — 1 complaint
- 2007 SUZUKI SV650S — 0 complaints
- 2008 SUZUKI SV650S — 0 complaints
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