Dt*: the contact stated there were no previous problems with the fuel system. However, there is a the federal safety agency recall, #06v025000 on the motorcycle regarding the fuel system. The parts needed to repair the vehicle are not available at the local dealership. The manufacturer confirmed the parts are not available.
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Recalls 1
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 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
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 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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Technical service bulletins for the 2001 Suzuki VL1500 1
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 2001 Suzuki VL1500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Safety recall by american suzuki motor corporation; I received a notice to have my vl1500 intruder inspected at a dealer for a possible fuel leak in the gas tank on this model, I inquired at a dealer who was the closest one [50 miles] in bartlesville ok. They would not make an appointment with me and said that I would have to leave the bike for a week. This was totally out of reason . The fix is to have taken only 2 hours max. I called the manufacture and was told that the recall had to be taken to a dealer but as you see it appears to me that nobody seems to care enough to make any reasonable arrangement. Its up to the customer to deal with their problem as usual. I was on the phone with suzuki's main office today 4/17/2006 at 4:15 pm cst and received no results or clear direction other then back to the dumb dealer at bartlesville. Ok. I think the manufactures need a wake-up call. No more suzuki motorcycles for me. I have 4 bikes and thank god only one is a suzuki.
Dt*: the contact stated the fuel tank is leaking. There is a the federal safety agency recall, #06v025000 on the motorcycle regarding the fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly. The parts needed to repair the motorcycle are not available at the local dealership. The contact was instructed not to ride the motorcycle until the parts were available. The manufacturer confirmed the parts are not available.
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Questions about the 2001 Suzuki VL1500
Is the 2001 Suzuki VL1500 reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2001 Suzuki VL1500, fewer than a typical VL1500 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Suzuki VL1500?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 3 complaints.
How many recalls does the 2001 Suzuki VL1500 have?
1 recall, covering fuel system, gasoline.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Suzuki VL1500 fuel system?
Yes, 1 recall: 06V025000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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