SUZUKI DL650 2016: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V878000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SUZUKI | DL650 | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2017-01-06 | 2016-12-06 | 2016-12-06 |
Production Dates: 2011-08-30 - 2015-10-12
Manufacturers Involved: Suzuki Motor USA, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2A67
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 8613
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
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.
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.
