2012-2016 Suzuki DL650 - Electrical System recall
NHTSA campaign: 16V878000
8,613 vehicles potentially affected
- Model years
- 2012-2016
- Makes
- Suzuki
- Manufacturer
- Suzuki Motor USA, LLC
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
- Potential units affected
- 8,613 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
- Reported
- 2016-12-06
Affected vehicles
- 2016 Suzuki DL650
- 2015 Suzuki DL650
- 2014 Suzuki DL650
- 2013 Suzuki DL650
- 2012 Suzuki DL650
What’s the problem?
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.
What’s 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.