Recall 06V025000: 1998–2006 Suzuki VL1500 and 1 other model

Report received

Jan 30, 2006

Manufacturer

American suzuki motor corp.

Potentially affected

37,911vehicles

Model years

1998–2006

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1998 Suzuki VL15002 complaints
• 1999 Suzuki VL15001 complaints
• 2000 Suzuki VL15001 complaints
• 2001 Suzuki VL15003 complaints
• 2002 Suzuki VL15001 complaints
• 2003 Suzuki VL15001 complaints
• 2004 Suzuki VL15006 complaints
• 2005 Suzuki VL150013 complaints
• 2006 Suzuki VL15000 complaints
• 2005 Suzuki VL1500T3 complaints
• 2006 Suzuki VL1500T2 complaints