The federal safety agency campaign id number : 98v133000. Vehicle repair was implemented upon your recall in 1998. No evidence of gasket failure existed at that time. Recently this improved gasket failed, resulting in fuel leaking to the extent that a puddle was evident. As of this time, suzuki has failed to provide delivery of a replacement gasket.
The worst 1997 Suzuki Motorcycle problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Fuel system2
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Suspension1
- Tires1
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- Fuel system2
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Suspension1
- Tires1
- Transmission1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
Fuel tank leak
Alleged fuel leaks at gasket located between the bottom of gas tank and the fuel pump, which is located inside the gas tank.
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What 1997 Suzuki Motorcycle owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Warranty calls for 6 year replacement. Dunlop claims 4 but they said the tires were sold to the manufacturer (suzuki)earlier. *ak (dot number: 7446-7466 tiresize: 130 /90-16)
Savage, ls650; front disc brake design malfunctioned, causing front brakes to lock up which may result in a crash. Also, rear brake drums were manufactured out of alignment, causing the cable which goes to the rear to break, and vehicle had no rear brakes. Please provide further information.
Gas tank leak.
Clutch assembly slips. In addition, electronic control module fails, causing vehicle to stall/stumble. Also water pump leak/oil leak.
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Questions about the 1997 Suzuki Motorcycle
Is the 1997 Suzuki Motorcycle reliable?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 1997 Suzuki Motorcycle, fewer than a typical Suzuki Motorcycle model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Suzuki Motorcycle?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 2 complaints. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 1997 Suzuki Motorcycle have?
No recalls on record.
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