2008 Suzuki Vl800 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (2) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Electrical System:alternator/Generator/Regulator 2011-02-23 · campaign 11V108000 · 73,426 vehicles
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
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
2016-05-11 · Electrical System · 11,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 suzuki vl800tk8. the contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing the same failure as indicated in a recall for the electrical system. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vehicle was not included in the recall, although the vehicle experienced the same fai…”
2011-06-20 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 3,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2008 suzuki boulevard m109r vl800 motorcycle. the contact stated that when the fuel tank was low on fuel, the vehicle would stall sporadically. the fuel tank was not empty and the vehicle would often fail to restart unless the fuel tank was full to capacity. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable …”
2011-04-02 · Electrical System“suzuki safety recall campaign (rectifier assemblies) i took my motorcycle in to the dealer for this safety recall assuming they would be able to take care of it quickly. the bike has now been in their shop going on three weeks waiting for the recall part to be replaced. suzuki is being very slow to provide their dealers with this part. they(the…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.