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1997 Suzuki TL1000SV Recalls & Complaints

The 1997 Suzuki TL1000SV has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 7 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Suzuki dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1997 Suzuki TL1000SV. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

1997 Suzuki TL1000SV owner complaints

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Suzuki TL1000SV, describing incidents dated July 8, 1997 to April 8, 2000.

Most-cited components

  • Fuel/Propulsion System 4 complaints
  • Equipment 1 complaint
  • Steering 1 complaint
  • Wheels 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #721740 · Filed

    PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 98V13300. REPLACEMENT PART FAILED IN SAME MANNER. *AK

  • ODI #552011 · Filed

    GEAR BOX WORN OUT PREMATURELY. YH

  • ODI #535748 · Filed

    FUEL PUMP GASKET LEAKS.

Read all 7 complaints

SUZUKI/FUEL GASKET

NHTSA #98V133000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery · NHTSA notice

Reported June 24, 1998 · AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.

Potentially affected: 17,007 vehicles

Owners notified June 29, 1998 · Vehicles built July 1, 1997 – March 31, 1998 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED FUEL PUMP GASKET ON THESE MOTORCYCLES.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 29, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR MOTORCYCLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-255-2550.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (-1888-327-4236).

SUZUKI/MOTORCYCLES/WHEEL OSCILLATION

NHTSA #97V093000 · Steering — Steering Wheel/Handle Bar · NHTSA notice

Reported June 11, 1997 · AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.

Potentially affected: 2,935 vehicles

Owners notified June 6, 1997 · Vehicles built through June 1, 1997 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

THIS MOVEMENT CAN REDUCE THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO CONTROL THE MOTORCYCLE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 9, 1997.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-255-2550.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

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