Recall 16V878000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR Defect in 2012-2016 SUZUKI DL650

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RECALL This recall affects up to 8,613 vehicles.

Recall Summary

NHTSA Campaign 16V878000
Manufacturer Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
Vehicles Affected 8,613
Component ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Date Notified
Affected Vehicles

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.

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