NHTSA recall 05V566000
Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Suzuki VL800 and 1 more
Reported Dec 21, 200523,839 vehicles affectedAMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.Maker’s number 2085
The defect
On certain motorcycles, the ignition switch wiring harness may have been improperly routed at the time of production. if the wiring harness IS not routed properly, it can rub against the clutch cable/throttle cable.
The risk
Continued rubbing may eventually lead to a short circuit which may cause the engine to stall or the lights to go out. this will increase the chance of a crash resulting in serious injury or death.
The remedy
Dealers will re-route the ignition switch wiring harness and replace the lock set including the ignition switch along with the clutch cable/throttle cable free of charge. the recall began on january 6, 2006. owners may contact suzuki at 714-572-1490.