no report yet
Storage: tank assembly
Risk. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FUEL LEAK CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
2004 Suzuki VL1500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2004 Suzuki VL1500, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 27, 2013. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2004 Suzuki VL1500 has problems
6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Fuel system, gasoline
1Engine
1Structure
1Vehicle speed control
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2004 Suzuki VL1500 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Suzuki.
Best & worst years
2004 vs. every other VL1500 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the VL1500 median. How we score
'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2004 Suzuki VL1500, and the recalls they led to.
- FUEL LEAKLed to recall 06V-025
In owners' words
What VL1500 owners report
Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SUZUKI VL1500 INTRUDER MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE FUEL SYSTEM AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER; HOWEVER, THEY DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER SENT THE CONTACT A REPLACEMENT PART THAT WAS GOOD FOR 30…
MY LOCAL SUZUKI DEALER HAS HAD MY BIKE FOR OVER SIXTY DAYS AND HAS NOT COMPLETED THE RECALL. MY MOTORCYCLE REQUIRED A NEW FUEL TANK THAT SUZUKI DOES NOT HAVE. SUZUKI'S RECALL NOTICE SAID TO COMPLAIN TO YOU IN THIS EVENT. *NM
SUZUKI HAS A RECALL ON THE INTRUDER 1500 GAS TANKS. THEY HAVE MY BIKE NOW BECAUSE THE TANK LEAKS. THEY WON'T GIVE IT BACK AND THERE ISN'T A TIMELINE WHEN THEY WILL HAVE REPLACEMENT TANKS. *NM
Own a 2004 VL1500?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.