Suzuki Backrest Mounting KIT, VZR1800 (2006-2015): Seats
Recall 15E053000 · Jun 23, 2015 · Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
308
units affected
308
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15E053000
- Date
- Jun 23, 2015
- Maker
- Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 308
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Seats > Motorcycle
- Model years
- 2006-2015
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 11 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 15E053000?
2 models: Suzuki Backrest Mounting Kit (all years), Suzuki VZR1800 (2006-2015), about 308 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 15E053000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.