2009 SUZUKI VZR1800
1 recalls — 1 complaints — 1 TSBs
15E053000 Jun 23, 2015
SEATS:MOTORCYCLE
Defect Description
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain Accessory Backrest Mounting Hardware kits, part numbers 990A0-75148 and 990A0-75148-BLK, manufactured March 1, 2012, to April 21, 2015. The affected hardware kits are for installing accessory backrests on 2006-2015 Suzuki VZR1800 (Boulevar... Read more
Consequence
If the backrest is installed with bolts that are too long, the mounting bolts may contact the rear tire, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will correct the mounting hardware as needed, free of charge. The recall began on July 21, 2015. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-444-5077.
Complaint Statistics
1 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 |
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Apr 29, 2011
Incident date: Jun 1, 2010
BIKE CURRENTLY HAS 1100 MILES. SINCE DAY 1 SHIFTING FROM FIRST GEAR TO SECOND GEAR IS HARD AND THE TRANSMISSION MAKES A HARD AND LOUD NOISE WHEN ENGAGING. DEALER SAID THAT THIS SYMPTOM WILL WEAR OFF IN TIME WITH MORE MILES. BASED ON WHAT OTHER OWNERS DESCRIBE ABOUT THE SECOND GEAR DISENGAGING.THE SY... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2009 SUZUKI VZR1800
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
SB-09-18
Oct 2, 2008
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SUZUKI MOTORCYCLE: AN ASSEMBLY GUIDE WILL NOT BE ISSUED FOR THE VZR1800NK9, BECAUSE THE SET-UP PROCEDURE REMAINS SIMILAR TO THE VZR1800K6. TO SET UP A VZR1800NK9, PLEASE USE THE VZR1800K6 ASSEMBLY AND PRE DELIVERY GUIDE AND THE ADDITIONAL
NHTSA Safety Investigations — SUZUKI VZR1800
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE06043
Opened: Oct 18, 2006 — Closed: Feb 9, 2007
MOTORCYCLE SIDESTAND ROLL-OFF
ODI OPENED THIS PE AFTER RECEIVING THREE ALLEGATIONS OF PARKED MOTORCYCLE UPSET WHEN IT ROLLED OFF THE SIDESTAND.SINCE OPENING WE HAVE:?INTERVIEWED THE THREE OWNERS FILING A COMPLAINT WITH US;?INSPECTED ONE COMPLAINT VEHICLE AT THE INCIDENT SCENE;?CONDUCTED SUBJECT VEHICLE PARKING STABILITY TESTING ... Read more
SUZUKI VZR1800 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the SUZUKI VZR1800 across all model years (2006–2015).
12
Total Recalls
172
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
2
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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