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2006 SUZUKI VL800

1 recalls, 8 complaints - 1 TSBs

05V566000 Dec 21, 2005
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE IGNITION SWITCH WIRING HARNESS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ROUTED AT THE TIME OF PRODUCTION. IF THE WIRING HARNESS IS NOT ROUTED PROPERLY, IT CAN RUB AGAINST THE CLUTCH CABLE/THROTTLE CABLE.
Consequence
CONTINUED RUBBING MAY EVENTUALLY LEAD TO A SHORT CIRCUIT WHICH MAY CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL OR THE LIGHTS TO GO OUT. THIS WILL INCREASE THE CHANCE OF A CRASH RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE IGNITION SWITCH WIRING HARNESS AND REPLACE THE LOCK SET INCLUDING THE IGNITION SWITCH ALONG WITH THE CLUTCH CABLE/THROTTLE CABLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 714-572-1490.
23,839 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.

Complaint Statistics

8 total complaints 1 crashes 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY1
WHEELS:HUB1
SUSPENSION:REAR1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP Aug 7, 2008
Incident date: May 4, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI VL800. THE CONTACT SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE FUEL FILLER CAP. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED FOR THE MALFUNCTION. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED OF THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED. T... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Apr 29, 2008
Incident date: Mar 20, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI VL800/C. WHEN THE GAS TANK IS FULL OR NOT AND THE VEHICLE IS LEANING TO EITHER SIDE, FUEL LEAKS OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED IN THAT MANNER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,200. UPDATED ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP Apr 29, 2008
Incident date: Mar 20, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI VL800/C. WHEN THE GAS TANK IS FULL OR NOT AND THE VEHICLE IS LEANING TO EITHER SIDE, FUEL LEAKS OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED IN THAT MANNER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,200. UPDATED ... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR Oct 6, 2007
Incident date: Sep 29, 2007
SUZUKI MOTORCYCLE 10-3-2007. ON SEPT. 29, 2007 I CONTACTED BRANDON WITH TWIN COUNTY MOTORSPORTS IN ROCKY MOUNT, NC CONCERNING THE REAR WHEEL HUB ON MY 2006 C-50 SUZUKI MOTORCYCLE. IT HAS SEVERAL CRACKS IN IT MOSTLY SPIDERWEBBED WITH ONE MORE OUTSTANDING THAN THE OTHERS. I WAS TOLD THEY WOULD CO... Read more
WHEELS:HUB Feb 15, 2007
Incident date: Feb 7, 2007
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006/SUZUKI/VL800. THE MOTORCYCLE HAD STRESS MARKS AND DEEP CRACKS IN THE WHEELS:CAP/COVER/HUB AREA. THE REPRESENTATIVE AT THE DEALER AGREED THAT THEY WERE EXCESSIVE, AND ALSO STATED THAT FUTURE DESIGN CHANGES WERE BEING MADE. THE REPRESENTATIVE SHOWED HER A MOTORCYCLE TH... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY Oct 18, 2006
Incident date: Sep 26, 2006
UNINTENDED SUDDEN ACCELERATION - SUZUKI 2006 C50 MOTORCYCLE DRIVING NEW MOTORCYCLE AND APPROACHING ROAD CLOSURE BARRIER, RIDER EXPERIENCED SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION AND TO AVOID A HEAD-ON COLLISION BRAKED AND DROPPED CYCLE ON LEFT SIDE SLIDING INTO AND UNDER BARRIER. *NM
Crash 1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Dec 28, 2005
Incident date: Dec 16, 2005
2006 SUZUKI VL800 MOTORCYCLES IGNITION FAILED TO START MOTORCYCLE. I CONTACTED SUZUKI OF NORTH AMERICA WITH NO SUCESS. THE MANUFATURER FAILED TO PROVIDE ANY HELP. MOTORCYCLE IGNITION SYSTEM UNRELIABLE. *NM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Nov 14, 2005
Incident date: Nov 13, 2005
2006 SUZUKI MOTORCYCLE MODEL C50T FAILURE TO START, LEAVING RIDER DISABLED ON THE HIGHWAY, ALL FUSES WHERE CHECK ACCORDING T OWNERS MANUAL, SUZUKI FAILED TO PROVIDE DEALER WITH TECHNICAL. DEALER CANNOT RESOLVE START PROBLEM. *JB

Technical Service Bulletins, 2006 SUZUKI VL800

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING1
30 Oct 28, 2005
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ADDITIONAL SERVICE MANUAL INFORMATION. *TT

SUZUKI VL800 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the SUZUKI VL800 across all model years (2005, 2010).

5 Total Recalls
35 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
4 Reported Crashes
1 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

SUZUKI VL800 - Year by Year

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2006 (current) 1 8
2005 1 12 View
2004 0 3 View
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