Defect Investigation Detail

SUZUKI / VL1500 / 2000

Components - Details
NHTSA Action Number: PE05031 Vehicale/Equipment Name: SUZUKI
Vehicale/Equipment Model: VL1500 Vehicale/Equipment Year: 2000
Component Name: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Manufacturer's Name: Suzuki Motor USA, LLC
Date Opened: Jun, 15 2005 Date Closed: Feb, 01 2006
Subject: FUEL LEAK Summary: Odi opened this pe after receiving fuel tank leak allegations from eight owners.subsequently, we met with both complaint motorcycle owners and owners of motorcycles which had not leaked fuel and inspected their motorcycles. we also discussed the matter with suzuki authorized dealership personnel, requested and reviewed information from suzuki, and discussed this matter with company representatives on 11-3-05. suzuki has decided to recall the subject motorcycles to correct the fuel leak issue.with suzuki's action, this matter is concluded and the investigation closed.a copy of suzuki's recall is attached.