2006 SUZUKI VL800 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
8
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 SUZUKI VL800
The 2006 SUZUKI VL800 has received a total of 8 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemignition (2 complaints), Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap (2 complaints), and Fuel System Gasoline (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2006 SUZUKI VL800
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2006 SUZUKI VL800, potentially affecting up to 23,839 vehicles.
Recall 05V566000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
| 23,839 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE IGNITION SWITCH WIRING HARNESS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ROUTED AT THE TIME OF PRODUCTION. IF THE WIRING HARNESS IS NOT ROUTED PROPERLY, IT CAN RUB AGAINST THE CLUTCH CABLE/THROTTLE CABLE.
Consequence: CONTINUED RUBBING MAY EVENTUALLY LEAD TO A SHORT CIRCUIT WHICH MAY CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL OR THE LIGHTS TO GO OUT. THIS WILL INCREASE THE CHANCE OF A CRASH RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE IGNITION SWITCH WIRING HARNESS AND REPLACE THE LOCK SET INCLUDING THE IGNITION SWITCH ALONG WITH THE CLUTCH CABLE/THROTTLE CABLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 714-572-1490.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 SUZUKI VL800
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 SUZUKI VL800. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemignition | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedelivery | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspensionrear | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheelshub | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI VL800. THE CONTACT SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE FUEL FILLER CAP. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED FOR THE MALFUNCTION. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED OF THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 8,000. UPDATED 09/10/08. *LJ THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE FUEL FILLER CAP WAS CRACKED AROUND THE EDGES. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO FUEL VAPORS ESCAPING THE FUEL TANK. UPDATED 09/11/08
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI VL800/C. WHEN THE GAS TANK IS FULL OR NOT AND THE VEHICLE IS LEANING TO EITHER SIDE, FUEL LEAKS OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED IN THAT MANNER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,200. UPDATED 05/19/08 *BF THERE FILLER NECK FAILED THE DAY AFTER THE CONSUMER PURCHASED THE BIKE. GAS WASLEAING FROM THE FILLER CAP. UPDATED
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI VL800/C. WHEN THE GAS TANK IS FULL OR NOT AND THE VEHICLE IS LEANING TO EITHER SIDE, FUEL LEAKS OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED IN THAT MANNER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,200. UPDATED 05/19/08 *BF THERE FILLER NECK FAILED THE DAY AFTER THE CONSUMER PURCHASED THE BIKE. GAS WASLEAING FROM THE FILLER CAP. UPDATED
SUZUKI MOTORCYCLE 10-3-2007. ON SEPT. 29, 2007 I CONTACTED BRANDON WITH TWIN COUNTY MOTORSPORTS IN ROCKY MOUNT, NC CONCERNING THE REAR WHEEL HUB ON MY 2006 C-50 SUZUKI MOTORCYCLE. IT HAS SEVERAL CRACKS IN IT MOSTLY SPIDERWEBBED WITH ONE MORE OUTSTANDING THAN THE OTHERS. I WAS TOLD THEY WOULD CONTACT SUZKI AND TRY TO GET ME A NEW REAR WHEEL. I MIGHT ADD THAT THE BIKE IS UNDER WARRANTY AND HAS LESS THAN 10,000 MILES ON IT AT PRESENT. . I CALLED THEM ON TUESDAY OCT. 2ND SINCE I HAD NOT HEARD FROM THEM, BRANDON THE SALES MANAGER TOLD ME HE HAD NOT HAD TIME TO CALL, BUT WOULD AND CALL ME BACK THE SAME DAY. I NEVER HEARD FROM HIM UNTIL WEDNESDAY THE 3RD OF OCT. HE SAID THAT SUZUKI TOLD HIM THAT THE WHEEL WAS ENTIRELY SAFE. THAT WHEN THE WHEEL WAS CAST AT THE FACTORY THE CRACKS DEVELOPED AS IT WAS COOLING AND PRESENTED NO PROBLEM. AND IT WAS ONLY ON THE 2006 MODELS. BRANDON CHECKED A SUZUKI BIKE IN THEIR SHOWROOM AND COUL DFIND NO SUCH CRACKS ON IT. HE DID TELL ME THAT HE WANTED ME TO COME BACK OVER AND LET HIM TAKE SOME PICTURES OF THE WHEEL TO SEND TO SUZUKI, I DID THAT ON THE SAME AFTERNOON. THAT IS A FLAW IN THE METAL AND COULD LEAD TO FAILURE AT A LATER DATE. I AM A RETIRED CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR AND KNOW WHAT CRACKS CAN DO IN METAL AND CONCRETE AND ASPHALT AS TIME GOES ON. IF THIS WAS ON AN AIRPLANE IT WOULD NOT BE ALLOWED OFF THE GROUND UNTIL THE PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED. I DO NOT FEEL CONFIDENT AND SAFE RIDING THIS BIKE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. I AM AFRAID IT WILL SUDDENLY GIVE WAY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. THEREFORE I AM WRITING THIS AS A PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE FOR MY SON TO FOLLOW UP ON IF THIS SHOULD HAPPEN. IF SUZUKI DOES NOT REPLACE THE WHEEL AT THEIR EXPENSE I INTEND TO TAKE IT TO CHANNEL TV 5 (5 ON YOUR SIDE) CONSUMER WATCHDOGS. AS WELL AS THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TRANSPORTATION DEPT. WHICH OVERSEES THE SAFETY OF ALL MOTORCYCLES AND OTHER VEHICLES. CARL DENTON *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006/SUZUKI/VL800. THE MOTORCYCLE HAD STRESS MARKS AND DEEP CRACKS IN THE WHEELS:CAP/COVER/HUB AREA. THE REPRESENTATIVE AT THE DEALER AGREED THAT THEY WERE EXCESSIVE, AND ALSO STATED THAT FUTURE DESIGN CHANGES WERE BEING MADE. THE REPRESENTATIVE SHOWED HER A MOTORCYCLE THAT HAS NEVER BEEN DRIVEN THAT DISPLAYED THE SAME STRESS MARKS AND CRACKS. THE REPRESENTATIVE LATER STATED THE DEEP CRACKS AND MARKS WERE SUPERFICIAL WHILE SPEAKING WITH A SUZUKI REPRESENTATIVE. THE SUZUKI MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER STATED THEY COULD REPLACE THE DEFECTIV EPART AT COST TO THE CONTACT. THE CONTACT DID NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THE MOTORCYCLE, AND INDICATED THAT THE DEALER SHOULD ASSUME THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE REPAIRS SINCE THE MOTORCYCLE WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW. ALSO GAVE THE DRIVER THE: FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION NUMBERV 1-877-382-4357. IN ADDITION, SHE WILL CONTACT THE BBB, AND CONSUMER PROTECTION AGENCY. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 588. *AK
Safety Rating for the 2006 SUZUKI VL800
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 SUZUKI VL800 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 SUZUKI VL800
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 SUZUKI VL800
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SUZUKI VL800
- 2003 SUZUKI VL800 — 3 complaints
- 2004 SUZUKI VL800 — 3 complaints
- 2005 SUZUKI VL800 — 12 complaints
- 2006 SUZUKI VL800 (current)
- 2007 SUZUKI VL800 — 2 complaints
- 2008 SUZUKI VL800 — 3 complaints
- 2009 SUZUKI VL800 — 4 complaints
- 2010 SUZUKI VL800 — 0 complaints
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