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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Electrical System. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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What owners actually said
1 reports
Mileage unknown · Apr 27, 2007
Electrical System
THE SCREW HOLDING ON THE HORN ASSEMBLY FOR THE 2006 SV650S IS NOT A CORRECT LENGTH TO HOLD UP TO THE AMOUNT OF VIBRATION IT IS EXPOSED TO. MY SCREW FELL OUT AFTER THE LAST MAINTENANCE SERVICE AND SWUNG BACK UP ENOUGH TO POKE A HOLE THROUGH MY RADIATOR. THE SCREW ASSEMBLY ITSELF IS TIGHTENED INTO A WELDED, LOCKING NUT BUT DOES NO…
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THE SCREW HOLDING ON THE HORN ASSEMBLY FOR THE 2006 SV650S IS NOT A CORRECT LENGTH TO HOLD UP TO THE AMOUNT OF VIBRATION IT IS EXPOSED TO. MY SCREW FELL OUT AFTER THE LAST MAINTENANCE SERVICE AND SWUNG BACK UP ENOUGH TO POKE A HOLE THROUGH MY RADIATOR. THE SCREW ASSEMBLY ITSELF IS TIGHTENED INTO A WELDED, LOCKING NUT BUT DOES NOT HOLD UP. *JB
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: 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.
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NHTSA investigations
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