2008 Suzuki VL800 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2008 Suzuki VL800 recalls

Most common 2008 Suzuki VL800 problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	2
Fuel System, Gasoline	1

What owners report

2016-05-11, Electrical System
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 FAILURES LISTED IN THE RECALL. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,000. ..UPDATED 06/08/16 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE BATTERY WOULD DIE FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM CONTINUED.

2011-06-20, Fuel System, Gasoline
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 TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000.

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 DEALER) HAVE NO IDEA WHEN THEY WILL GET THE PARTS. THIS IN TURN MEANS THAT I DO NOT HAVE USE OF MY BIKE. SUZUKI NEEDS TO MAKE THESE RECALL PARTS AVAILABLE TO THEIR DEALS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. *TR

2008 Suzuki VL800 questions

Does the 2008 Suzuki VL800 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2008 Suzuki VL800: Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Suzuki VL800?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (2), Fuel System, Gasoline (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2008 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.