2003 SUZUKI VL1500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 SUZUKI VL1500
The 2003 SUZUKI VL1500 has received a total of 1 safety complaint 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 Suspension (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 SUZUKI VL1500
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2003 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 2003 SUZUKI VL1500
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 SUZUKI VL1500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
12003 SUZUKI 1500 : CONSUMER IS EXPERIENCING A BAD SHAKING VIBRATION IN THE HANDLE BARS WHEN DECELERATING FROM 40 TO 25 MPH.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR SLOWING DOWN AND USING THE TURN SIGNAL COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. THE CONSUMER COULD NOT TAKE HIS HANDS OFF OF THE HANDLE BARS TO SIGNAL A TURN OR STOP. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER THAT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE FIXED. *SC *JB
Safety Rating for the 2003 SUZUKI VL1500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 SUZUKI VL1500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 SUZUKI VL1500
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 SUZUKI VL1500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SUZUKI VL1500
- 1998 SUZUKI VL1500 — 2 complaints
- 1999 SUZUKI VL1500 — 1 complaint
- 2000 SUZUKI VL1500 — 1 complaint
- 2001 SUZUKI VL1500 — 3 complaints
- 2002 SUZUKI VL1500 — 1 complaint
- 2003 SUZUKI VL1500 (current)
- 2004 SUZUKI VL1500 — 6 complaints
- 2005 SUZUKI VL1500 — 16 complaints
- 2006 SUZUKI VL1500 — 0 complaints
- 2007 SUZUKI VL1500 — 13 complaints
- 2008 SUZUKI VL1500 — 9 complaints
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