2006 SUZUKI VL1500T — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 SUZUKI VL1500T
The 2006 SUZUKI VL1500T 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 Electrical System (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2006 SUZUKI VL1500T
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2006 SUZUKI VL1500T, 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 2006 SUZUKI VL1500T
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 SUZUKI VL1500T. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
STATOR AND REGULATOR CHARGING SYSTEM FAILURE RESULTING IN MOTORCYCLE STALLING AND NOT BEING OPERABLE. HAD TO BE REMOVED FROM ROADWAY CREATING UNSAFE CONDITION. REPAIRED UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY BY REPLACING STATOR AND REGULATOR/RECTIFIER. STATOR FAILURE RELATED TO WINDING INSULATION FAILURE TO GROUND AND OVERHEATING OF REGULATOR. *TR
STATOR FAILED. REGULATOR FAILED. BIKE STALLED AT INTERSECTION, HAD TO PUSH BIKE OFF ROAD. I BOUGHT AND REPLACED BOTH PARTS BECAUSE I COULD NOT AFFORD TO HAVE DEALER DO THE WORK. *KB
Safety Rating for the 2006 SUZUKI VL1500T
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 SUZUKI VL1500T in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 SUZUKI VL1500T
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 SUZUKI VL1500T
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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- 2005 SUZUKI VL1500T — 3 complaints
- 2006 SUZUKI VL1500T (current)
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