Vehicle recall 05V566000 · December 21, 2005
Suzuki VL800 and VZ800
On certain motorcycles, the ignition switch wiring harness may have been improperly routed at the time of production.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- 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.
- Notes
- Suzuki recall no. 2085.CUSTOMERS may also 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 details
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V566000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 21, 2005
- Filed by
- AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2085
- Owner notification
- January 6, 2006
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 23,839
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Suzuki VL800 (2005-2006): 2006, 2005
- Suzuki VZ800 (2005-2006): 2006, 2005
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