2005 SUZUKI VZ800 Recall

Campaign:: 05V566000 on 12/20/2005
Component:: Electrical system:ignition:switch
Affected:: 23,839
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.
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.
Correction:: 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.

2005 SUZUKI VZ800 TSB