2006 Suzuki VL1500T
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2006 Suzuki VL1500T. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 2006 Suzuki VL1500T. 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
2 complaints
Latest complaints
- Electrical system
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
- Electrical system
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
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.
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