Model year record

1997 Suzuki TL1000SV recalls & problems

The 1997 Suzuki TL1000SV has 2 safety recalls and 7 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (4 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls

Complaints7filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Fuel system, gasolineJun 24, 1998

Delivery

Recall 98V13300017,007 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE GASKET BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK AND THE FUEL PUMP MOUNTING PLATE CAN LOSE ITS ABILITY TO PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL, ALLOWING FUEL TO DRIP FROM THE GASKET.
Risk: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED FUEL PUMP GASKET ON THESE MOTORCYCLES.

SteeringJun 11, 1997

Steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 97V0930002,935 vehicles

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. FRONT WHEEL MOVEMENT AND RAPID SIDE-TO-SIDE HANDLEBAR MOVEMENT CAN OCCUR WHEN THE FRONT WHEEL IS LIGHTLY LOADED AND HITS A BUMP.
Risk: THIS MOVEMENT CAN REDUCE THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO CONTROL THE MOTORCYCLE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A STEERING DAMPER KIT ON THESE VEHICLES WHICH IS DESIGNED TO REDUCE FRONT WHEEL OSCILLATION AND ELIMINATE SIDE-TO-SIDE HANDLEBAR MOVEMENT.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Typical mileage*
Fuel system, gasolineDelivery › Fuel pump; Storage › Tank assembly	4	—
Wheels	1	—
Equipment	1	—
SteeringGear box (other than rack and pinion)	1	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
GEAR BOX WORN OUT PREMATURELY. YH
Apr 27, 2000
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 98V13300. REPLACEMENT PART FAILED IN SAME MANNER. *AK
Apr 8, 2000
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
FUEL PUMP GASKET FAILED.
May 3, 1998
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
FUEL PUMP GASKET LEAKS.
May 2, 1998
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
FUEL TANK LEAKS.
Sep 1, 1997
Equipment
SAFETY RECALL RETROFIT OF THE MOTORCYCLE HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED. (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER).
Jul 8, 1997
Wheels
FRONT WHEEL WOBBLES AFTER RECALL REPAIRS.
Jul 8, 1997

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.