2004 Suzuki SV1000S
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2004 Suzuki SV1000S. Newest first.
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 can…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
4 complaints
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- Electrical system
Magnets glued into magneto failed, causing charging system to fail. this IS a constant problem with this and similar models
- Electrical system · Engine
Motorcycle started to vibrate more at handle bars and became uncomfortable to ride. electrical output from the magneto was also starting to drop in dc output. self investigation into issue revealed that the internal magneto rotor that normally has 6 magnets epoxied to it, now only had 4 epoxied…
Motorcycle started to vibrate more at handle bars and became uncomfortable to ride. electrical output from the magneto was also starting to drop in dc output. self investigation into issue revealed that the internal magneto rotor that normally has 6 magnets epoxied to it, now only had 4 epoxied in the correct place. the other 2 had broken the bond and were sliding around causing damage and were all bunched up causing the vibration issue along with the low voltage output to the electrical system. engine was cleaned out, and part replaced with new suzuki oem part. *tr
- Electrical system · Engine
This IS a second failure. motorcycle started to vibrate more at handle bars and became uncomfortable to ride. electrical output from the magneto was also starting to drop in dc output. self investigation into issue revealed that the internal magneto rotor that normally has 6 magnets epoxied to…
This IS a second failure. motorcycle started to vibrate more at handle bars and became uncomfortable to ride. electrical output from the magneto was also starting to drop in dc output. self investigation into issue revealed that the internal magneto rotor that normally has 6 magnets epoxied to it, now only had 3 epoxied in the correct place. the other 3 had broken the bond and were sliding around causing damage and were all bunched up causing the vibration issue along with the low voltage output to the electrical system. engine was cleaned out, and part replaced with new suzuki oem part. this IS the second failure in the same bike of an oem suzuki part. first failure odi 10594978. *tr
- Electrical system · Engine
Motorcycle started to vibrate more at handle bars and became uncomfortable to ride. electrical output from the magneto was also starting to drop in dc output. self investigation into issue revealed that the internal magneto rotor that normally has 6 magnets epoxied to it, now only had 1 epoxied…
Motorcycle started to vibrate more at handle bars and became uncomfortable to ride. electrical output from the magneto was also starting to drop in dc output. self investigation into issue revealed that the internal magneto rotor that normally has 6 magnets epoxied to it, now only had 1 epoxied in the correct place. the other 5 had broken the bond and were sliding around causing damage and were all bunched up causing the vibration issue along with the low voltage output to the electrical system. engine was cleaned out, and part replaced with new suzuki oem part. *tr
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