2003 Suzuki VL1500
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2003 Suzuki VL1500. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 2003 Suzuki VL1500. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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 a replacement tank IS not available, fuel tank sealant will be applied to the tank as an interim repair. when the replacement tank becomes available, the owner will be contacted and a replacement tank will be installed. the recall began on february 3, 2006. owners may contact suzuki at 1-714-572-1490.
Owner complaints
1 complaints
Latest complaints
- Suspension
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
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Fuel leak
Odi opened this pe after receiving fuel tank leak allegations from eight owners.subsequently, we met with both complaint motorcycle owners and owners of motorcycles which had not leaked fuel and inspected their motorcycles. We also discussed the matter with suzuki authorized dealership personnel, requested and…
Odi opened this pe after receiving fuel tank leak allegations from eight owners.subsequently, we met with both complaint motorcycle owners and owners of motorcycles which had not leaked fuel and inspected their motorcycles. We also discussed the matter with suzuki authorized dealership personnel, requested and reviewed information from suzuki, and discussed this matter with company representatives on 11-3-05. Suzuki has decided to recall the subject motorcycles to correct the fuel leak issue.with suzuki's action, this matter IS concluded and the investigation closed.a copy of suzuki's recall IS attached.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10030069Suzuki motorcycle: repair instructions to be used in conjunction with the fuel tank inspection and replacement procedures. The demand for certain replacement fuel tanks has exceeded our production capacity.
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