NHTSA Recall 00V009000: Engine (engine and engine cooling)
AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,458 vehicles. It affects 2000 Suzuki SV650.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V009000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE |
| Report received | January 18, 2000 |
| Owner notification | January 31, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The motorcycle crankcase design allows the creation of air pockets near the oil pump inlet due to sloshing of the oil in the crankcase. If the oil pump draws air, inadequate lubrication to the engine occurs, causing severe engine damage and resulting in engine failure.
Safety risk
Sudden engine failure while riding could cause rear wheel lockup, allowing the driver to lose control of the motorcycle.
Remedy
Dealers will install an oil plate to prevent the creation of air pockets in the area of the oil pump inlet.
Notes
Owner notification began january 31, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact suzuki motorcycle at 1-714-996-7040, extension 396.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V009000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Suzuki SV650 | 2000 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.