NHTSA Campaign 16V878000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Issued by Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. · Reported Dec 6, 2016 · 8,613 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUZUKI | DL650 | 2012 | 8,613 |
| SUZUKI | DL650 | 2013 | 8,613 |
| SUZUKI | DL650 | 2014 | 8,613 |
| SUZUKI | DL650 | 2015 | 8,613 |
| SUZUKI | DL650 | 2016 | 8,613 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 16V878000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.