1998 SUZUKI VL1500 Recall

Campaign:: 06V025000 on 01/30/2006
Component:: Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Manufactured:: 05/31/1997 - 05/30/1998
Affected:: 37,911
Defect:: 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.
Consequence:: In the presence of an ignition source, a fuel leak can result in a fire.
Correction:: 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.
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.

1998 SUZUKI VL1500 TSB

Bulletin:: TSB-40A
Component:: 071100 fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Summary:: Suzuki motorcycle: repair instructions to be used in conjunction with the fuel tank inspection and replacement procedures. the demand for certain replacement fuel tanks has exceeded our production capacity. *pe