2009 Suzuki Vz1500 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System:alternator/Generator/Regulator (1) · Electrical System (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Electrical System 2016-01-19 · campaign 16V018000 · 68,344 vehicles
Defect: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 AN400, AN400A, DL1000, GSX1300R, 2008-2009 GSF1250S and GSF1250SA, 2008 GSX1300BK and GSX1300BKA, 2008-2010 GSX650F, GSX-R600, GSX-R750, VLR1800, VLR1800T, and 2009-2010 SFV650 and VZ1500 motorcycles. Due to a problem with the circuit board for the regulator/rectifier power module, the motorcycle may not sufficiently charge the battery and the motorcycle may stall.
Risk: If the engine stalls while riding, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the regulator/rectifier, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 4, 2016. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-444-5077. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A56 to 2A64.
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.
Service bulletins (1)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2009-04-07 · TSB-71 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
suzuki motorcycle: valve clearance inspection and adjustment: service manual correction information for the vz1500. insert a copy of the attached page of this bulletin into your dealership service manual at the appropriate page. no model years listed. *pe
What owners report
2014-08-20 · Electrical System:alternator/Generator/Regulator · 15,500 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2009 suzuki vz1500 motorcycle. the vehicle stalled while driving 65 mph. the contact inspected the motorcycle and found that the regulator failed, which prevented the battery from charging. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the motorcycle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 1…”
2011-04-07 · Electrical System · 15,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2009 suzuki vz 1500 motorcycle. the vehicle was included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 11v108000 (electrical system: alternator/ generator/ regulator). the manufacturer was notified and the contact was told that the parts needed for repairs were unavailable. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure a…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.