Suzuki Vlr1800
Model Vlr1800 made by Suzuki got 1 consumer complain there is 1 recall as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference to fuel system, gasoline. . Technical service bulletines regarding equipment. 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 | |||||
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V108000 | AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | from 01/01/2008 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 . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| 65 | 09/01/2008 | 10027364 | Suzuki motorcycle: service manual correction-wire harness clamping. *pe | 01/13/2009 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 05/31/2010 | 2000 | ||
| Alan english 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 liquid in my face and eyes. this temporally blinded me for a fraction of a second. went i was looking around to see what it was i saw gas coming from under the gas cap. this is a very dangerous problem that could cause a wreck. we contacted the suzuki dealer we got the motorcycles from and they called suzuki then called me back. they said suzuki said just don't put so much gas in the tank. that is not a very good answer for such a safety hazard. will the gas leak out from under the gas cap if the bike is dropped? if so what would happen if you are pinned under the bike or you are unconscious? gas could spill all over you and catch on fire and burn you to death or give you serious burns on your body. i don't know if anyone else has reported this issue or not but can you check into it to see if there needs to be a recall on this issue or tell me who to contact if not nhtsa. thanks for your help alan english | |||