Suzuki Vl800 2008
Model Vl800 made in 2008 by Suzuki got 5 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to electrical system. . There was one recall concerning electrical system .
Model 2008
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V108000 | AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | from 07/01/2007 to 04/30/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 73426 | 03/02/2011 | MFR | AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | 02/23/2011 | 02/23/2011 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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, 32800-05h20, or 32800-06g01. some regulator/rectifier assemblies were produced with insufficient adhesion between the power module (circuit board) and the rectifier case that contains a heat sink to dissipate heat. due to insufficient adhesion, heat generated on the power module circuit board can cause the circuit board to deform, and lift of the case. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. engine stalling while riding can increase the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Suzuki will notify owners and suzuki distributors will replace the regulator/rectifier with an improved part free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during march 2011. owners may contact suzuki at 1-714-572-1490. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 03/02/2011 | |||
| Suzuki safety recall campaign (rectifier assemblies) i took my motorcycle in to the dealer for this safety recall assuming they would be able to take care of it quickly. the bike has now been in their shop going on three weeks waiting for the recall part to be replaced. suzuki is being very slow to provide their dealers with this part. they(the dealer) have no idea when they will get the parts. this in turn means that i do not have use of my bike. suzuki needs to make these recall parts available to their deals as soon as possible. | |||