CarRecallWatchThe 2008 Suzuki VLR1800 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Gasoline (1 report).
2008 Suzuki VLR1800 recalls
Charging Fault Can Stall Engine and Raise Crash Risk
A problem with the circuit board in the regulator/rectifier power module can prevent the motorcycle from sufficiently charging the battery.
Most common 2008 Suzuki VLR1800 problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUZUKI VLR1800 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 11V108000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND STATED THAT THE PART HAD BEEN PREVIOUSLY REPLACED UNDER THE RECALL. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE PART THAT WAS BEING USED AS THE REPLACEMENT UNDER THE RECALL EXHIBITED THE EXACT SAME PART NUMBER AS THE PART THAT WAS FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE AND BEING RECALLED (PART NUMBER: 32800-41G10). THE FAILURE WAS REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 6,000.
[XXX] 6/04/2010 DEAR: NHTSA MY BROTHER, NEPHEW AND MYSELF ALL BOUGHT NEW 2008 SUZUKI BOULEVARD C109RT MOTORCYCLES RECENTLY. WE HAVE ALL EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH GAS COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE GAS CAP. WHEN IT FIRST HAPPENED TO ME I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND ALL OF A SUDDEN I GOT SOME LIQUID IN MY FACE AND EYES. THIS TEMPORALLY BLINDED ME FOR A FRACTION OF A SECOND. WENT I WAS LOOKING AROUND TO SEE WHAT IT WAS I SAW GAS COMING FROM UNDER THE GAS CAP. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM THAT COULD CAUSE A WRECK. WE CONTACTED THE SUZUKI DEALER WE GOT THE MOTORCYCLES FROM AND THEY CALLED SUZUKI THEN CALLED ME BACK. THEY SAID SUZUKI SAID JUST DON'T PUT SO MUCH GAS IN THE TANK. TH
2008 Suzuki VLR1800 questions
Does the 2008 Suzuki VLR1800 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2008 Suzuki VLR1800: Charging Fault Can Stall Engine and Raise Crash Risk; Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Suzuki VLR1800?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (1), Electrical System (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Suzuki VLR1800 has been fixed?
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