NHTSA Campaign 15V853000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Issued by Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. · Reported Dec 18, 2015 · 2,404 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2014 Suzuki DL1000 motorcycles manufactured January 17, 2014 to June 5, 2014, and 2015 Suzuki DL1000 motorcycles manufactured November 5, 2014, to February 6, 2015. Due to corrosion or being attached to the painted engine case, the battery ground connection may have poor electrical conductivity.
Consequence
As a result of the poor conductivity, the engine may stall and be unable to be restarted, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the battery ground connection to an unpainted surface and replace the ground wire protector with a high-heat resistance tube, free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2016. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service number at 1-714-996-7040. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A53.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUZUKI | DL1000 | 2014 | 2,404 |
| SUZUKI | DL1000 | 2015 | 2,404 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 15V853000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.