2006 Suzuki Vzr1800 recalls and problems

The 2006 Suzuki Vzr1800 has 1 recall and 47 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is power train.

How the 2006 compares

High

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 6 Vzr1800 model years — 2nd most.

1recalls

47complaints

0crashes

0fires

1injuries

5,100median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Fuel System

Apr 4, 2007 · NHTSA campaign 07V148000 · 12,331 vehicles

Problem: On certain motorcycles, the fuel hose that connects the two metal fuel delivery pipes mounted on the throttle body May have been clamped at a location on the pipes that is not completely round, which could allow fuel leakage to occur.

Original NHTSA wording

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FUEL HOSE THAT CONNECTS THE TWO METAL FUEL DELIVERY PIPES MOUNTED ON THE THROTTLE BODY MAY HAVE BEEN CLAMPED AT A LOCATION ON THE PIPES THAT IS NOT COMPLETELY ROUND, WHICH COULD ALLOW FUEL LEAKAGE TO OCCUR.

Risk: In the presence of an ignition source, leaked fuel can cause a fire, presenting the risk of injury or death.

Original NHTSA wording

IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, LEAKED FUEL CAN CAUSE A FIRE, PRESENTING THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will replace the fuel delivery pipe assembly free of charge. The recall began on April 6, 2007. Owners May contact Suzuki at 714-572-1490.

Suzuki recall no. 2096.customers May contact the national highway traffic safety administration?s vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Unknown or other1

Vehicle Speed Control1

Wheels1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

NHTSA investigations

MOTORCYCLE SIDESTAND ROLL-OFF

PE06043 · opened Oct 18, 2006 · closed Feb 9, 2007

Summary

ODI OPENED THIS PE AFTER RECEIVING THREE ALLEGATIONS OF PARKED MOTORCYCLE UPSET WHEN IT ROLLED OFF THE SIDESTAND.SINCE OPENING WE HAVE:?INTERVIEWED THE THREE OWNERS FILING A COMPLAINT WITH US;?INSPECTED ONE COMPLAINT VEHICLE AT THE INCIDENT SCENE;?CONDUCTED SUBJECT VEHICLE PARKING STABILITY TESTING IN ACCORDANCE WITH SAE TEST PROCEDURE J1101 TO ASSESS ITS CONFORMANCE WITH SAE RECOMMENDED PRACTICE, J1248, ?PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR PARKING STABILITY OF MOTORCYCLES;? AND?REVIEWED SUZUKI?S RESPONSE TO OUR INFORMATION REQUEST.THE SUBJECT VEHICLES CONFORM TO THE SAE J1248, SEC. 3.3 ?MINIMUM REQUIRED ROLL OFF ANGLE? OF 4 DEGREES WHEN PARKED ON THE SIDESTAND.GIVEN THE SMALL NUMBER OF KNOWN FAILURES AND THE SUBJECT VEHICLE?S CONFORMANCE WITH SAE J1248, NO DEFECT TREND IS IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND THE PE IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS AND WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED.

2006 vs. other Suzuki Vzr1800 years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2006. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2006 Suzuki Vzr1800 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2006 Suzuki Vzr1800, the latest from Apr 4, 2007 (fuel system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Suzuki Vzr1800?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention power train (29), service brakes (8), fuel system (5). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.