2000–2006 Suzuki VL1500 & 2005–2006 Suzuki VL1500T recall: fuel system
⚠️ What's 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.
💥 The risk
In the presence of an ignition source, a fuel leak CAN result in a fire.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 06V025000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 2087
- Manufacturer
- AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
- Vehicles affected
- 37,911
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Feb 3, 2006
- Built
- Aug 1, 2000 – Mar 31, 2001
- Recall started by
- ODI
- Notes
- Suzuki recall no.2087. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.