2004 Suzuki Vl1500 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control:cables (1) · Structure (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (1)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly 2009-04-07 · TSB-40A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
suzuki motorcycle: repair instructions to be used in conjunction with the fuel tank inspection and replacement procedures. the demand for certain replacement fuel tanks has exceeded our production capacity. *pe
What owners report
2013-08-27 · Engine · 3,500 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 suzuki intruder vl 1500 k4 motorcycle. the contact stated that while driving 55-60 mph, the vehicle exhibited a popping noise as it stalled. the motorcycle was towed to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. the motorcycle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure …”
2009-04-07 · Fuel System, Gasoline“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 days. the dealer stated that the replacement part wa…”
2006-06-05 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting“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…”
2006-04-18 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly · 13,000 mi“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…”
2005-12-02 · Vehicle Speed Control:cables · 1 mi“dt: the contact states when the hand accelerator was disengaged the handle bar moved from left to right. the motorcycle was seen by the dealer three times. the front tire were balanced again, and the torque on the steering was readjusted. however, the problem recurred, and no further corrections have been made. *ak additionally, the contact fe…”
2005-05-18 · Structure“consumer was riding on the back of a 2004 suzuki intruder 4500 and her shoe heel melted as a result of the foot peg being mounted too close to the exhaust.*mr this happen within 20 miles of riding (2004 suzuki vl150054 street motorcycle). *bf *n m…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.