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Suzuki TL1000SV problems & recalls

NHTSA records for 1997–1998: 2 recall campaigns and 7 owner complaints. Pick a model year.

19971998

By year

YearRecallsComplaints
199727
199810

What owners complain about (all years)

Fuel System, Gasoline4
Wheels1
Equipment1
Steering1

Recent recalls

Fuel System, Gasoline #98V133000 · 1998 · 17,007 units

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.

Steering #97V093000 · 1997 · 2,935 units

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.

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