1998 SUZUKI VL1500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 SUZUKI VL1500
The 1998 SUZUKI VL1500 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY. The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assembly (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1998 SUZUKI VL1500
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1998 SUZUKI VL1500, potentially affecting up to 37,911 vehicles.
Recall 06V025000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 37,911 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, STRESS AROUND THE RIGHT FRONT FUEL TANK MOUNTING POINT CAN CAUSE HAIRLINE FATIGUE CRACKS TO FORM. THIS CAN RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK.
Consequence: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FUEL LEAK CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK AND INSTALL IMPROVED CUSHIONS THAT MOUNT AND SUPPORT THE FUEL TANK. ANY FUEL TANKS THAT ARE FOUND TO HAVE A CRACK WILL BE REPLACED. IF A TANK IS FOUND TO HAVE A CRACK AND...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1998 SUZUKI VL1500
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 SUZUKI VL1500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainmanual Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHEN THE ENGINE OVERHEATS, WHICH CAN HAPPEN QUICKLY ON A HOT DAY IN TRAFFIC, THE FLUID IN THE CLUTCH LINE BOILS AND LEADS TO A TOTAL LOSS OF ABILITY TO DISENGAGE THE CLUTCH. *TR
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, #06V025000, ON THE VEHICLE REGARDING THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY. THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THEIR VEHICLE ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT THEIR LOCAL DEALERSHIP. THE MANUFACTURER CONFIRMED THE PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE.
Safety Rating for the 1998 SUZUKI VL1500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 SUZUKI VL1500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 SUZUKI VL1500
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 SUZUKI VL1500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SUZUKI VL1500
- 1998 SUZUKI VL1500 (current)
- 1999 SUZUKI VL1500 — 1 complaint
- 2000 SUZUKI VL1500 — 1 complaint
- 2001 SUZUKI VL1500 — 3 complaints
- 2002 SUZUKI VL1500 — 1 complaint
- 2003 SUZUKI VL1500 — 1 complaint
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