Recall 16V878000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

Report Date
20161206
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Affected Vehicles
5 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety 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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2012 SUZUKI DL650
2013 SUZUKI DL650
2014 SUZUKI DL650
2015 SUZUKI DL650
2016 SUZUKI DL650

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.