2012 Suzuki Vzr1800 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Seats:motorcycle 2015-06-23 · campaign 15E053000 · 308 vehicles
Defect: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain Accessory Backrest Mounting Hardware kits, part numbers 990A0-75148 and 990A0-75148-BLK, manufactured March 1, 2012, to April 21, 2015. The affected hardware kits are for installing accessory backrests on 2006-2015 Suzuki VZR1800 (Boulevard M109R) motorcycles. The mounting hardware kits may include four 110mm bolts instead of two 75mm bolts and two 95mm bolts.
Risk: If the backrest is installed with bolts that are too long, the mounting bolts may contact the rear tire, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will correct the mounting hardware as needed, free of charge. The recall began on July 21, 2015. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-444-5077.
What owners report
2017-07-10 · Tires“i purchased a new metezler 280-35-18 rear tire for my suzuki m109r. upon delivery of the new tire i inspected it and it appears to have a separation of the tread and sidewall in the form of a crack that is the entire length of the tire on both sides! this tire is new and has never been mounted. tire dot code is 3816. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.