SUZUKI VZ1500 2010: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V018000

Make Model Year
SUZUKI VZ1500 2010
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-02-19 2016-01-19 2016-01-19

Production Dates: 2008-07-09 - 2010-02-18

Manufacturers Involved: Suzuki Motor USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2A56 to 2A64

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 68344

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. "Suzuki" is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 AN400, AN400A, DL1000, GSX1300R, 2008-2009 GSF1250S and GSF1250SA, 2008 GSX1300BK and GSX1300BKA, 2008-2010 GSX650F, GSX-R600, GSX-R750, VLR1800, VLR1800T, and 2009-2010 SFV650 and VZ1500 motorcycles. Due to a problem with the circuit board for the regulator/rectifier power module, the motorcycle may not sufficiently charge the battery and the motorcycle may stall.

Consequence

If the engine stalls while riding, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the regulator/rectifier, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 4, 2016. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-444-5077. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A56 to 2A64.

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.