2000 SUZUKI VZ800 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2000 SUZUKI VZ800
The 2000 SUZUKI VZ800 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM. The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2000 SUZUKI VZ800
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2000 SUZUKI VZ800, potentially affecting up to 849 vehicles.
Recall 04V350000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
| 849 vehicles affected
Defect: THIS CAMPAIGN INVOLVES CERTAIN MARAUDER MODEL MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH CALIFORNIA EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS EQUIPMENT. WHEN A MOTORCYCLE IS PARKED AFTER CITY DRIVING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC, UNDER SOME CONDITIONS, ELEVATED PRESSURE IN THE FUEL TANK VENT LINE CAN CAUSE BACK PRESSURE IN THROUGH THE SURGE CONTROL VALVE.
Consequence: ON SOME OCCASIONS THIS CAN CAUSE LIQUID FUEL FROM REAR CARBURETOR AIR FILTER BOX. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE THIS FUEL LEAKAGE CAN CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CARBON CANISTER WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED CANISTER AND ASSOCIATED VENT LINE CHANGES WILL BE MADE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-255-2550.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2000 SUZUKI VZ800
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 SUZUKI VZ800. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 SUZUKI VZ800 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE AND THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE REAR CARBURETOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V350000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,090.
Safety Rating for the 2000 SUZUKI VZ800
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 SUZUKI VZ800 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 SUZUKI VZ800
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 SUZUKI VZ800
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SUZUKI VZ800
- 1999 SUZUKI VZ800 — 0 complaints
- 2000 SUZUKI VZ800 (current)
- 2001 SUZUKI VZ800 — 0 complaints
- 2002 SUZUKI VZ800 — 0 complaints
- 2003 SUZUKI VZ800 — 1 complaint
- 2004 SUZUKI VZ800 — 2 complaints
- 2005 SUZUKI VZ800 — 1 complaint
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