2009 SUZUKI VZ1500

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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR Aug 20, 2014
Incident date: Dec 1, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUZUKI VZ1500 MOTORCYCLE. THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE MOTORCYCLE AND FOUND THAT THE REGULATOR FAILED, WHICH PREVENTED THE BATTERY FROM CHARGING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. TH... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Apr 7, 2011
Incident date: Feb 18, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUZUKI VZ 1500 MOTORCYCLE. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V108000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: ALTERNATOR/ GENERATOR/ REGULATOR). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR REPAIRS WERE UNAVAI... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 2009 SUZUKI VZ1500

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
TSB-71 Apr 7, 2009
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SUZUKI MOTORCYCLE: VALVE CLEARANCE INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT: SERVICE MANUAL CORRECTION INFORMATION FOR THE VZ1500. INSERT A COPY OF THE ATTACHED PAGE OF THIS BULLETIN INTO YOUR DEALERSHIP SERVICE MANUAL AT THE APPROPRIATE PAGE. NO MODEL Y

SUZUKI VZ1500 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the SUZUKI VZ1500 across all model years (2009, 2010).

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

SUZUKI VZ1500 - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
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2009 (current) 2 2

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