Consumer Complaint Detail

SUZUKI / SV1000S / 2003

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 006086899 Incident Date: Nov, 19 2006
Consumer's City: COLEBROOK Consumer's State: CT
Vehicle Transmission Type: MAN Manufacturers Name: Suzuki Motor USA, LLC
Model Name: SV1000S Model Year: 2003
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Suspension:rear
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: JS1VT54A432 Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Nov, 28 2006 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: May, 14 2004
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: No
Number of Cylinders: 2 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Dt*: the contact stated while driving 60 mph, the rear wheel wobbled. the tire pressure was checked, which was normal. the vehicle speed was lowered to 10 mph, and the same thing occurred 2 tenths of a mile later. the rear wheel and axle were then taken to a service dealer, who determined that the right rear bearing had been destroyed due to lack of lubrication. the remaining bearings were also inspected, and were found to have the same lack of lubrication. the manufacturer was also notified. the contact expressed concern that there was nothing in the owners manual about how or when to lubricate the bearings.*ak