Model year record

1997 SUZUKI TL1000SV

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 7 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V133000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery
Manufacturer
AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
Vehicles affected
17,007
Reported to NHTSA
1998-06-24
Owners notified
1998-06-29

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE GASKET BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK AND THE FUEL PUMP MOUNTING PLATE CAN LOSE ITS ABILITY TO PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL, ALLOWING FUEL TO DRIP FROM THE GASKET.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED FUEL PUMP GASKET ON THESE MOTORCYCLES.

Recall campaignNHTSA 97V093000

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Component
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Manufacturer
AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
Vehicles affected
2,935
Reported to NHTSA
1997-06-11
Owners notified
1997-06-06

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. FRONT WHEEL MOVEMENT AND RAPID SIDE-TO-SIDE HANDLEBAR MOVEMENT CAN OCCUR WHEN THE FRONT WHEEL IS LIGHTLY LOADED AND HITS A BUMP.

Safety risk

THIS MOVEMENT CAN REDUCE THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO CONTROL THE MOTORCYCLE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A STEERING DAMPER KIT ON THESE VEHICLES WHICH IS DESIGNED TO REDUCE FRONT WHEEL OSCILLATION AND ELIMINATE SIDE-TO-SIDE HANDLEBAR MOVEMENT.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump2
Equipment1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1
Wheels1

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.