2006 Suzuki VL800 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2006 Suzuki VL800 recalls

Most common 2006 Suzuki VL800 problems

Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Fuel System, Gasoline	4
Electrical System	2
Wheels	1
Suspension	1

What owners report

2008-08-07, Fuel System, Gasoline
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI VL800. THE CONTACT SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE FUEL FILLER CAP. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED FOR THE MALFUNCTION. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED OF THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 8,000. UPDATED 09/10/08. *LJ THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE FUEL FILLER CAP WAS CRACKED AROUND THE EDGES. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO FUEL VAPORS ESCAPING THE FUEL TANK. UPDATED 09/11/08

2008-04-29, Fuel System, Gasoline
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI VL800/C. WHEN THE GAS TANK IS FULL OR NOT AND THE VEHICLE IS LEANING TO EITHER SIDE, FUEL LEAKS OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED IN THAT MANNER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,200. UPDATED 05/19/08 *BF THERE FILLER NECK FAILED THE DAY AFTER THE CONSUMER PURCHASED THE BIKE. GAS WASLEAING FROM THE FILLER CAP. UPDATED

2007-10-06, Suspension
SUZUKI MOTORCYCLE 10-3-2007. ON SEPT. 29, 2007 I CONTACTED BRANDON WITH TWIN COUNTY MOTORSPORTS IN ROCKY MOUNT, NC CONCERNING THE REAR WHEEL HUB ON MY 2006 C-50 SUZUKI MOTORCYCLE. IT HAS SEVERAL CRACKS IN IT MOSTLY SPIDERWEBBED WITH ONE MORE OUTSTANDING THAN THE OTHERS. I WAS TOLD THEY WOULD CONTACT SUZKI AND TRY TO GET ME A NEW REAR WHEEL. I MIGHT ADD THAT THE BIKE IS UNDER WARRANTY AND HAS LESS THAN 10,000 MILES ON IT AT PRESENT. . I CALLED THEM ON TUESDAY OCT. 2ND SINCE I HAD NOT HEARD FROM THEM, BRANDON THE SALES MANAGER TOLD ME HE HAD NOT HAD TIME TO CALL, BUT WOULD AND CALL ME BACK THE SAME DAY. I NEVER HEARD FROM HIM UNTIL WEDNESDAY THE 3RD OF OCT. HE SAID THAT SUZUKI TOLD HIM

2007-02-15, Wheels
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006/SUZUKI/VL800. THE MOTORCYCLE HAD STRESS MARKS AND DEEP CRACKS IN THE WHEELS:CAP/COVER/HUB AREA. THE REPRESENTATIVE AT THE DEALER AGREED THAT THEY WERE EXCESSIVE, AND ALSO STATED THAT FUTURE DESIGN CHANGES WERE BEING MADE. THE REPRESENTATIVE SHOWED HER A MOTORCYCLE THAT HAS NEVER BEEN DRIVEN THAT DISPLAYED THE SAME STRESS MARKS AND CRACKS. THE REPRESENTATIVE LATER STATED THE DEEP CRACKS AND MARKS WERE SUPERFICIAL WHILE SPEAKING WITH A SUZUKI REPRESENTATIVE. THE SUZUKI MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER STATED THEY COULD REPLACE THE DEFECTIV EPART AT COST TO THE CONTACT. THE CONTACT DID NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THE MOTORCYCLE, AND INDICATED THAT THE DEALER SHOULD

2006-10-18, Fuel System, Gasoline
UNINTENDED SUDDEN ACCELERATION - SUZUKI 2006 C50 MOTORCYCLE DRIVING NEW MOTORCYCLE AND APPROACHING ROAD CLOSURE BARRIER, RIDER EXPERIENCED SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION AND TO AVOID A HEAD-ON COLLISION BRAKED AND DROPPED CYCLE ON LEFT SIDE SLIDING INTO AND UNDER BARRIER. *NM

2006 Suzuki VL800 questions

Does the 2006 Suzuki VL800 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2006 Suzuki VL800: Electrical System:Ignition:Switch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Suzuki VL800?

Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (4), Electrical System (2), Wheels (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2006 Suzuki VL800 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.