Known Recalls

Model year record

2003 SUZUKI SV1000S

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 31 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V013000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
Manufacturer
AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
Vehicles affected
4,841
Reported to NHTSA
2006-01-18
Owners notified
2006-02-03

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer 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

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system712,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition614,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring610,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline313,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch27,400 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly218,400 mi
Engine117,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage156,000 mi
Power train147,000 mi
Suspension: rear122,000 mi
Vehicle speed control147,000 mi

The 2004 model has 4 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.