SUZUKI VZR1800 2014: SEATS:MOTORCYCLE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15E053000

Make Model Year
SUZUKI VZR1800 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-07-21 2015-06-23 2015-06-23

Manufacturers Involved: Suzuki Motor USA, LLC

Component: SEATS:MOTORCYCLE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 308

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.