1997 SUZUKI TL1000SV — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
7
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 SUZUKI TL1000SV
The 1997 SUZUKI TL1000SV has received a total of 7 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY, STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump (2 complaints), Equipment (1 complaint), and Fuel System Gasolinedelivery (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1997 SUZUKI TL1000SV
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1997 SUZUKI TL1000SV, potentially affecting up to 19,942 vehicles.
Recall 98V133000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
| 17,007 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE GASKET BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK AND THE FUEL PUMP MOUNTING PLATE CAN LOSE ITS ABILITY TO PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL, ALLOWING FUEL TO DRIP FROM THE GASKET.
Consequence: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED FUEL PUMP GASKET ON THESE MOTORCYCLES.
View full details →Recall 97V093000 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
| 2,935 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. FRONT WHEEL MOVEMENT AND RAPID SIDE-TO-SIDE HANDLEBAR MOVEMENT CAN OCCUR WHEN THE FRONT WHEEL IS LIGHTLY LOADED AND HITS A BUMP.
Consequence: THIS MOVEMENT CAN REDUCE THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO CONTROL THE MOTORCYCLE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A STEERING DAMPER KIT ON THESE VEHICLES WHICH IS DESIGNED TO REDUCE FRONT WHEEL OSCILLATION AND ELIMINATE SIDE-TO-SIDE HANDLEBAR MOVEMENT.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1997 SUZUKI TL1000SV
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 SUZUKI TL1000SV. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedelivery | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
GEAR BOX WORN OUT PREMATURELY. YH
PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 98V13300. REPLACEMENT PART FAILED IN SAME MANNER. *AK
SAFETY RECALL RETROFIT OF THE MOTORCYCLE HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED. (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER).
FUEL PUMP GASKET LEAKS.
FUEL PUMP GASKET FAILED.
Safety Rating for the 1997 SUZUKI TL1000SV
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 SUZUKI TL1000SV in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 SUZUKI TL1000SV
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 SUZUKI TL1000SV
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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- 1997 SUZUKI TL1000SV (current)
- 1998 SUZUKI TL1000SV — 0 complaints
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