2006 SUZUKI VL1500 Recall
- Campaign:
- 06V025000 on 01/30/2006
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
- Manufactured:
- 05/31/2005 - 12/30/2005
- 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.
2006 SUZUKI VL1500 TSBs (3)
- Bulletin:
- 41
- Component:
- 034200 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Summary:
- Front brake hose routing. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 41
- Component:
- 114000 electrical system:wiring
- Summary:
- Cable and hose routing. *tt
- 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
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