Suzuki Vl800 2009

Model Vl800 made in 2009 by Suzuki got 10 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to unknown or other, vehicle speed control. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment. There was one recall concerning electrical system .

Vl800 year 2009

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Consumer Complaints

Car dealers

Model 2009

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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
11V108000	AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.	from 05/01/2008 to 03/31/2009	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 .

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Replacement Bulletin	Item no.	Summary	Added
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SB-09-24	10/08/2008		10029824	Suzuki motorcycle: an assembly and pre-delivery service guide will not be issued for the vl800k9, because the set up procedure remains similar to the vl800k6. to set up vl800k9, please use the vl800k6 assembly and pre-delivery service guide	07/15/2009

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
03/18/2011	846
	Received recall notice from american suzuki corporation. motor cycle taken to dealership, it has been there a month. i have checked every week. i am told they have gotten no response about a replacement part. can you help resolve this matter in a timely fashion? component that needs to be replaced: rectifier assemblies installed on the affected models may have a condition which can cause the internal circuit board to fail in service due to excessive heat.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
07/02/2010		1	04/29/2010
	2009 suzuki vl800tk9. consumer writes in regards to repair reimbursement and recall tgw the consumer stated she returned the bike to the dealer, because the speedometer was off by 9 mph. the dealer replaced the component, but it didn't correct the problem. the consumer was informed there wasn't anything else that could be done and it was probably a manufacturing defect. jb

Car dealers selling

State	City	Zip	Name	Phone
MI	ANN ARBOR	48103	NICHOLSON'S	734-585-3300