2003 Suzuki SV1000 recalls
Reported Jan 18, 2006 · 4,841 vehicles affected · AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
Problem: On certain california-specification model motorcycles, repeated stress from vibration can cause a crack to form in the area where the liquid/vapor separator bracket is welded inside the fuel tank. This can allow fuel leakage to occur.
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel tank free of charge. The recall began on february 3, 2006. Customers may contact american suzuki at 714-572-1490.
2003 Suzuki SV1000 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Electrical System | 6 | |
| Engine | 3 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | |
| Equipment | 1 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Electrical System › Ignition — 1
- Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly — 1
- Electrical System › Ignition › Switch — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 12,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2003 Suzuki SV1000 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Engine · at 23,000 miles · reported Sep 1, 2014
Flywheel magnets shifted and cracked. Pieces of the magnet are all over the inside of the engine. Stator is scratched. Found out because of vibration at low RPM and bike not holding a charge.
Electrical System · at 22,023 miles · reported Jun 20, 2014
The charging system magnets detached from the flywheel/rotor (Internal to the motor), causing an issue where the charging system was not functioning properly. This is a safety issue because the magnets could have become dislodged enough to cause a catastrophic and immediate engine seizure/failure, resulting in I a crash. Thankfully, I caught the issue before it became severe. After a bit of online research, I have found this to be a very common issue for suzuki bikes equipped with this family of engines. Numerous instances can be found on the sv650, sv1000, and all models of the V-strom. I…
Electrical System · at 25,000 miles · reported Jun 19, 2014
My sv1000 has experienced problems with its charging system that affects the entire engine. I came to find it was a heavily documented on public online forums such as sv-portal.com and has affected almost all sv1000 owners. The magnets, which are glued to the interior of the stator rotor, break free of their epoxy bond and shatter into pieces inside the engine case. This is a major safety issue as damage to the stator/alternator is certain and fragmented magnets enter the transmission, oil pan, clutch and other engine systems. When any of these systems are caused to fail by the broken magnet…
Electrical System · at 12,000 miles · reported Jan 12, 2006
1. Bike would completely go dead while riding, gauges go black and bike will not crank. It happened on multiple occurrences 2. Problem was a total loss of electrical power, this means no lights, no ignition, no gauges, like if someone had turned off the ignition switch. 3. I trouble shot the problem because the motorcylce was out of warranty and the shop wanted to charge me a diagnostic fee to look at it. I found the connector on the wire harness that goes to the ignition switch black and burnt from the wires shorting together. I bypassed the connector with a new connection. The old connector…
Electrical System · at 6,300 miles · reported Oct 19, 2005
Dt: the contact s owns a 2003 suzuki sv-1000s motorcycle. While attempting to start the motorcycle the indicator lights came on, and then the motorcycle lost power. The motorcycle was towed to a dealer, and they replaced the wire from the harness to the ignition switch. This seemed to remedy the problem at the time. But the motorcycle lost power again after a month . The second time this happened she was riding the motorcycle. The same thing occurred as the first time the motorcycle lost power. The motorcycle has not been to the dealer this time, but she felt that it was the same problem last…
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2003 Suzuki SV1000 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2003 Suzuki SV1000: 06V-013 (fuel system, gasoline). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 Suzuki SV1000?
Owners report electrical system problems most often (6 reports), followed by engine (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 12,000 miles.
Are Suzuki recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Suzuki dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.