2008 SUZUKI AN400 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 SUZUKI AN400
The 2008 SUZUKI AN400 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR.
Recalls for the 2008 SUZUKI AN400
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2008 SUZUKI AN400, potentially affecting up to 141,770 vehicles.
Recall 16V018000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 68,344 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 with the circuit board for the regulator/rectifier power module, the motorcycle may not sufficiently charge the battery and the motorcycle...
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.
View full details →Recall 11V108000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
| 73,426 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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. ENGINE STALLING WHILE RIDING CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 SUZUKI AN400
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 SUZUKI AN400.
Safety Rating for the 2008 SUZUKI AN400
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 SUZUKI AN400 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 SUZUKI AN400
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 SUZUKI AN400
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SUZUKI AN400
- 2004 SUZUKI AN400 — 0 complaints
- 2006 SUZUKI AN400 — 8 complaints
- 2007 SUZUKI AN400 — 4 complaints
- 2008 SUZUKI AN400 (current)
- 2009 SUZUKI AN400 — 2 complaints
- 2010 SUZUKI AN400 — 0 complaints
- 2011 SUZUKI AN400 — 0 complaints
- 2012 SUZUKI AN400 — 2 complaints
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