1998-2006 Suzuki VL1500 and Suzuki VL1500T recall: tank assembly

American Suzuki Motor Corp. reported this safety recall on January 30, 2006. It covers about 37,911 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 37,911
reported: Jan 30, 2006
owners notified: Feb 3, 2006
related complaints: 15

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

What is wrong: 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: 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.

Recall number 06V025000

Affected vehicles

Suzuki VL1500 1998-2006 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Suzuki VL1500T 2005-2006 2005 2006

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 15 complaints about fuel system problems.

2003 Suzuki VL1500 2004 Suzuki VL1500 2005 Suzuki VL1500 2006 Suzuki VL1500 2005 Suzuki VL1500T 2006 Suzuki VL1500T

Questions about recall 06V025000

Is there a recall on the 1998-2006 Suzuki VL1500 and Suzuki VL1500T tank assembly?

Yes. Recall 06V025000, reported on January 30, 2006, covers about 37,911 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 06V025000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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