Suzuki recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 DL650 motorcycles manufactured August 30, 2011, to October 12, 2015. In the affected motorcycles, the alternator stator may have insufficient heat resistance, resulting in a short circuit of the stator wires.
What could happen
A short circuit of the stator wires may prevent the battery from properly charging, causing an engine stall and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stator, free of charge. The recall began on January 6, 2017. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-714-572-1490. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A67.
Vehicles covered
- Suzuki Dl650 2012–2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V878000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 6, 2016
- Owners notified
- Jan 6, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 8,613
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Aug 30, 2011 to Oct 12, 2015
- Part
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
- Maker's own recall number
- 2A67
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Suzuki recall: Fuel system, gasoline Oct 4, 2018
- Suzuki recall: Engine and engine cooling Dec 18, 2015
- Suzuki recall: Exterior lighting Feb 3, 2012
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.