Stator and regulator charging system failure resulting in motorcycle stalling and not being operable. Had to be removed from roadway creating unsafe condition. Repaired under extended warranty by replacing stator and regulator/rectifier. Stator failure related to winding insulation failure to ground and overheating of regulator.
The worst 2006 Suzuki VL1500T problems
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- Electrical2
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- Electrical2
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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What 2006 Suzuki VL1500T owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Stator failed. Regulator failed. Bike stalled at intersection, had to push bike off road. I bought and replaced both parts because I could not afford to have dealer do the work.
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Questions about the 2006 Suzuki VL1500T
Is the 2006 Suzuki VL1500T reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2006 Suzuki VL1500T, fewer than a typical VL1500T model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Suzuki VL1500T?
Electrical system, with 2 complaints.
How many recalls does the 2006 Suzuki VL1500T have?
1 recall, covering fuel system, gasoline.
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