NHTSA Campaign 15V854000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

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 DL1000 motorcycles manufactured January 17, 2014, to June 5, 2014, and 2015 DL1000 motorcycles manufactured November 5, 2014, to February 6, 2015. The ignition switch terminals of the affected vehicles may corrode if they come into contact with liquid such as salt water. As a result, the motorcycle's electrical power may be disconnected or the switch may be bypassed, preventing the engine from being shut off with the ignition key.

Consequence

If electrical power is lost, the engine would stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will install a cover for the ignition switch connector, and any corroded ignition lead wire and wire harnesses will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began January 19, 2016. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service 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 15V854000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.