2024 SUZUKI DL800 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2024 SUZUKI DL800
The 2024 SUZUKI DL800 has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with TIRES. The most commonly reported problems involve the Exterior Lighting (2 complaints), Exterior Lightingheadlights (1 complaint), and Tirestreadbelt (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2024 SUZUKI DL800
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2024 SUZUKI DL800, potentially affecting up to 1,688 vehicles.
Recall 24V535000 — TIRES
| 1,688 vehicles affected
Defect: Suzuki Motor USA, LLC (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2023-2024 DL800DE motorcycles. The rear tire may crack or deform, resulting in tire tread separation.
Consequence: Tread separation may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to ride their motorcycles until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will replace the rear tire, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 20, 2024. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-714- 572-1490....
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2024 SUZUKI DL800
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2024 SUZUKI DL800. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The factory headlights are not capable of safely illuminating the roadway while operating the motorcycle at night.
Headlight does not provide adequate illumination at night, making riding extremely dangerous.
The contact owns a 2024 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE equipped with Dunlop tires, Tire Line: Trailmax Mixtour, Tire Size: 90/90/21(front) and 150/70/R17(rear), DOT: Rear tire (1EU3PYDFM3524), DOT: Front tire (N/A). The contact stated that while making a turn at 45 MPH, the motorcycle began to violently shake. There was no warning light illuminated. Upon inspection of the tires, the contact discovered that the center treads on the front and rear tires were worn. Despite the failure, the contact was able to ride the motorcycle back to the residence. The tires were taken to dealer where it was acknowledged that there were failures with the tires and referred the contact to the tire warranty department. The warranty department offered no assistance and the contact paid out-of-pocket for a new set of tires. The tires were replaced by the contact. The failure mileage was 1,700.
The contact owns a 2024 Suzuki V-Strom 800 Motorcycle. The contact stated that while driving at night, the headlight failed to provide adequate illumination, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. The motorcycle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or local dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 6,150.
Safety Rating for the 2024 SUZUKI DL800
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2024 SUZUKI DL800 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2024 SUZUKI DL800
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2024 SUZUKI DL800
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SUZUKI DL800
- 2023 SUZUKI DL800 — 0 complaints
- 2024 SUZUKI DL800 (current)
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