12003 suzuki 1500 : consumer is experiencing a bad shaking vibration in the handle bars when decelerating from 40 to 25 MPH.***no answer required***. *mr slowing down and using the turn signal could result in an accident. The consumer could not take his hands off of the handle bars to signal a turn or stop. The consumer was informed by the manufacturer and dealer that the problem could not be fixed. *sc
The worst 2003 Suzuki VL1500 problems
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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 2003 Suzuki VL1500 1
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Is the 2003 Suzuki VL1500 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2003 Suzuki VL1500, fewer than a typical VL1500 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 Suzuki VL1500?
Suspension, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2003 Suzuki VL1500 have?
1 recall, covering fuel system, gasoline.
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