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2008 SUZUKI VLR1800

2 recalls, 2 complaints - 1 TSBs

16V018000 Jan 19, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect Description
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 AN400, AN400A, DL1000, GSX1300R, 2008-2009 GSF1250S and GSF1250SA, 2008 GSX1300BK and GSX1300BKA, 2008-2010 GSX650F, GSX-R600, GSX-R750, VLR1800, VLR1800T, and 2009-2010 SFV650 and VZ1500 motorcycles. Due to a problem w... Read more
Consequence
If the engine stalls while riding, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the regulator/rectifier, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 4, 2016. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-444-5077. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A56 to 2A64.
68,344 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
11V108000 Feb 23, 2011
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Defect Description
SUZUKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2009, EQUIPPED WITH REGULATOR/RECTIFIER ASSEMBLIES, SUZUKI PART NUMBERS 32800-41F11, 32800-15H10, 32800-05H11, 32800-41G10, 32800-15H00, 32800-18H00, 32800-05G10, 32800-10G10, 32800-05H... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAUSES EXCESSIVE HEAT ON THE CIRCUIT BOARD AND UNCONTROLLED ELECTRIC CURRENT OUTPUT, WHICH CAN RESULT IN INSUFFICIENT CHARGING CURRENT BEING PROVIDED TO THE MOTORCYCLE BATTERY. THIS CAN CAUSE DISCHARGE OF THE BATTERY AND CAN LEAD TO ENGINE STALLING AND/OR A NO-START CONDITION. ENGIN... Read more
Remedy
SUZUKI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND SUZUKI DISTRIBUTORS WILL REPLACE THE REGULATOR/RECTIFIER WITH AN IMPROVED PART FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 2, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-714-572-1490.
73,426 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 8, 2013
Incident date: Jul 4, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUZUKI VLR1800 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 11V108000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND STATED THAT THE PART HAD BEEN PREVIOUSLY REPLA... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Jun 4, 2010
Incident date: May 31, 2010
[XXX] 6/04/2010 DEAR: NHTSA MY BROTHER, NEPHEW AND MYSELF ALL BOUGHT NEW 2008 SUZUKI BOULEVARD C109RT MOTORCYCLES RECENTLY. WE HAVE ALL EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH GAS COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE GAS CAP. WHEN IT FIRST HAPPENED TO ME I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND ALL OF A SUDDEN I GOT SOME... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 2008 SUZUKI VLR1800

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

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL1
65 Sep 1, 2008
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SUZUKI MOTORCYCLE: SERVICE MANUAL CORRECTION-WIRE HARNESS CLAMPING. *PE

SUZUKI VLR1800 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the SUZUKI VLR1800 across all model years (2008, 2010).

5 Total Recalls
5 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

SUZUKI VLR1800 - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
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2008 (current) 2 2

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