2005 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 2005 SUZUKI VZ800
The 2005 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 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical Systemwiring (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 SUZUKI VZ800
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2005 SUZUKI VZ800, 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 2005 SUZUKI VZ800
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 SUZUKI VZ800. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemwiring | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
MOTORCYCLE STALLED WITH NO POWER OR LIGHTS WILE RIDING AT 25 MPH. DEALER NEVER MENTIONED RECALL, AND SUGGESTED TO FIX WIRE HARNESS AT IGNITION POINT. (MY COST). MOTORCYCLE STALLED 3 MILES OUT OF DEALER. HAD TO PAY AGAIN FOR LABOR. DEALER MENTION FIRST PROBLEM HAD CAUSE A DOMINO EFFECT ON THE ELECTRICAL HARNESS. NO WARRANTY AND MAY HAPPENED AGAIN. MOTORCYCLE IS STILL HAVING PROBLEMS DEALER WANTS TO REPLACE ALL THE ELECTRICAL HARNESS AT MY EXPENSE. MOTORCYCLE CAN NOT BE RIDDEN DUE TO THE POTENTIAL ACCIDENT MAY STALL WITH NO WARNING AS IT HAPPENED ON TWO OTHER OCCASIONS. DEALER HAS ADDED THAT THE WIRE HARNESS IS RUBBING WITH THE BODY OF THE BIKE BECAUSE OF DEFECT AT MULTIPLE POINTS! AND HAS NO WARRANTY. MY LIFE IS AT RISK IF THE WIRE SHORTS AND STALLS THE BIKE WILE I RIDE. TO PROVE MY CASE IT HAS HAPPENED TWICE TO ME. *NM
Safety Rating for the 2005 SUZUKI VZ800
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 SUZUKI VZ800 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 SUZUKI VZ800
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 SUZUKI VZ800
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SUZUKI VZ800
- 2000 SUZUKI VZ800 — 1 complaint
- 2001 SUZUKI VZ800 — 0 complaints
- 2002 SUZUKI VZ800 — 0 complaints
- 2003 SUZUKI VZ800 — 1 complaint
- 2004 SUZUKI VZ800 — 2 complaints
- 2005 SUZUKI VZ800 (current)
- 2006 SUZUKI VZ800 — 0 complaints
- 2007 SUZUKI VZ800 — 2 complaints
- 2009 SUZUKI VZ800 — 1 complaint
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