Suzuki Backrest Mounting Kit – 15E053000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

SUZUKI

Model Of Vehicle

BACKREST MOUNTING KIT

Year

9999

Recall Campaign Number

15E053000

Component Description

Seats:Motorcycle

Effect Of Defect

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.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20120301

End Of Manufacture

20150421

Type Of Vehicle Recall

E

Number Affected

308

Date Owners Notified

20150721

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc.

Date Report Received

20150623

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard