2009 SUZUKI DL1000 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 SUZUKI DL1000
The 2009 SUZUKI DL1000 has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (2 complaints), Fuelpropulsion System (2 complaints), and Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2009 SUZUKI DL1000
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2009 SUZUKI DL1000, potentially affecting up to 141,770 vehicles.
Recall 16V018000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 68,344 vehicles affected
Defect: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 AN400, AN400A, DL1000, GSX1300R, 2008-2009 GSF1250S and GSF1250SA, 2008 GSX1300BK and GSX1300BKA, 2008-2010 GSX650F, GSX-R600, GSX-R750, VLR1800, VLR1800T, and 2009-2010 SFV650 and VZ1500 motorcycles. Due to a problem with the circuit board for the regulator/rectifier power module, the motorcycle may not sufficiently charge the battery and the motorcycle...
Consequence: If the engine stalls while riding, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the regulator/rectifier, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 4, 2016. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-444-5077. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A56 to 2A64.
View full details →Recall 11V108000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
| 73,426 vehicles affected
Defect: SUZUKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2009, EQUIPPED WITH REGULATOR/RECTIFIER ASSEMBLIES, SUZUKI PART NUMBERS 32800-41F11, 32800-15H10, 32800-05H11, 32800-41G10, 32800-15H00, 32800-18H00, 32800-05G10, 32800-10G10, 32800-05H20, OR 32800-06G01. SOME REGULATOR/RECTIFIER ASSEMBLIES WERE PRODUCED WITH INSUFFICIENT ADHESION BETWEEN THE POWER MODULE (CIRCUIT BOARD) AND THE RECTIFIER CASE THAT CONTAINS A HEAT SINK TO DISSIPATE...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAUSES EXCESSIVE HEAT ON THE CIRCUIT BOARD AND UNCONTROLLED ELECTRIC CURRENT OUTPUT, WHICH CAN RESULT IN INSUFFICIENT CHARGING CURRENT BEING PROVIDED TO THE MOTORCYCLE BATTERY. THIS CAN CAUSE DISCHARGE OF THE BATTERY AND CAN LEAD TO ENGINE STALLING AND/OR A NO-START CONDITION. ENGINE STALLING WHILE RIDING CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: SUZUKI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND SUZUKI DISTRIBUTORS WILL REPLACE THE REGULATOR/RECTIFIER WITH AN IMPROVED PART FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 2, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-714-572-1490.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2009 SUZUKI DL1000
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 SUZUKI DL1000. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
BIKE SHUTOFF OR MISFIRES AT LOWER RPM OR WHEN STARTED FROM A STOP
BIKE SHUTOFF OR MISFIRES AT LOWER RPM OR WHEN STARTED FROM A STOP
SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUES WITH MY 2009 SUZUKI DL1000 VSTROM. INTERMITTENT STALLING AT LOW SPEEDS TYPICALLY COMING TO A STOP FROM 30 MPH AND BELOW. IT HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES SOME OF WHICH WERE CLOSE CALLS. THE BIKE STALES UNDER THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: COMING TO A STOP DOWN SHIFTING FROM 3RD TO 2ND AND OR 2ND TO 1ST. ONE OF MY CLOSE CALLS WAS COMING TO A STOP DOWN SHIFTING FROM 3RD TO 2ND AND BIKE STALLED AS THE STOP LIGHT TURNED FROM RED TO GREEN AND A VEHICLE BEHIND ME ACCELERATED AND NEARLY REAR ENDED ME. I HAD TO PUSH THE BIKE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD UNTIL IT WAS READY TO START AGAIN. THIS HAS HAPPENED A COUPLE OF TIME. ANOTHER INSTANCE WAS WHEN I WAS DOWNSHIFTING FROM 2ND TO 1ST AND IN A RIGHT TURNING LANE GOING BELOW 20 MPH WHEN THE BIKE STALLED AS I WAS LETTING THE CLUTCH OUT. THE BIKE DID A SLIGHT SKID AND REAR WHEEL SHIFTED TO THE LEFT AND ALMOST THREW ME OFF. ALTHOUGH THIS WAS AT A SLOW SPEED IT STILL COULD HAVE SENT ME TO THE HOSPITAL ESPECIALLY IF AN AUTOMOBILE WAS FOLLOWING CLOSELY. THE FIX AS STATED FROM SUZUKI IS TO REPLACE THE ECM AND UPGRADE SPARK PLUGS AT A HUGE COST TO ME(APPROX. $1200+). PLEASE SEE LINK. HTTP://WWW.STROMTROOPER.COM/DL1000A-2014/186930-STALL-DOWN-SHIFT.HTML. SUZUKI IS WELL AWARE OF THIS ISSUE AND TOLD ME THAT BECAUSE I WAS A SECOND OWNER IT'S MY RESPONSIBLY TO PAY AND FIX IT. THIS WAS THE DISTRICT TECHNICAL SERVICE MANAGER FOR SUZUKI AND HE WAS VERY RUDE AND ARROGANT. I DO NOT CARE HOW OLD THE BIKE IS SUZUKI KNOWS ABOUT THE DEFECT AND WILL FIX IT ONLY IF YOUR WITHIN YOUR ONE YEAR WARRANTY. I ALSO KNOW OF A FELLOW RIDER THAT HAD SUZUKI REPAIR HIS 2012 JUST BEFORE THE WARRANTY EXPIRED (SAME BIKE). I CAN PROVIDE NAMES, EMAILS AND PHONE NUMBERS OF ALL ASSOCIATED WITH THE VSTROM STALLING PROBLEMS. THIS EXPERIENCE HAS CURED ME OF BUYING ANY SUZUKI PRODUCT, 4EVER! I HAVE 40+ YEARS OF RIDING EXPERIENCE. *TR
SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUES WITH MY 2009 SUZUKI DL1000 VSTROM. INTERMITTENT STALLING AT LOW SPEEDS TYPICALLY COMING TO A STOP FROM 30 MPH AND BELOW. IT HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES SOME OF WHICH WERE CLOSE CALLS. THE BIKE STALES UNDER THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: COMING TO A STOP DOWN SHIFTING FROM 3RD TO 2ND AND OR 2ND TO 1ST. ONE OF MY CLOSE CALLS WAS COMING TO A STOP DOWN SHIFTING FROM 3RD TO 2ND AND BIKE STALLED AS THE STOP LIGHT TURNED FROM RED TO GREEN AND A VEHICLE BEHIND ME ACCELERATED AND NEARLY REAR ENDED ME. I HAD TO PUSH THE BIKE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD UNTIL IT WAS READY TO START AGAIN. THIS HAS HAPPENED A COUPLE OF TIME. ANOTHER INSTANCE WAS WHEN I WAS DOWNSHIFTING FROM 2ND TO 1ST AND IN A RIGHT TURNING LANE GOING BELOW 20 MPH WHEN THE BIKE STALLED AS I WAS LETTING THE CLUTCH OUT. THE BIKE DID A SLIGHT SKID AND REAR WHEEL SHIFTED TO THE LEFT AND ALMOST THREW ME OFF. ALTHOUGH THIS WAS AT A SLOW SPEED IT STILL COULD HAVE SENT ME TO THE HOSPITAL ESPECIALLY IF AN AUTOMOBILE WAS FOLLOWING CLOSELY. THE FIX AS STATED FROM SUZUKI IS TO REPLACE THE ECM AND UPGRADE SPARK PLUGS AT A HUGE COST TO ME(APPROX. $1200+). PLEASE SEE LINK. HTTP://WWW.STROMTROOPER.COM/DL1000A-2014/186930-STALL-DOWN-SHIFT.HTML. SUZUKI IS WELL AWARE OF THIS ISSUE AND TOLD ME THAT BECAUSE I WAS A SECOND OWNER IT'S MY RESPONSIBLY TO PAY AND FIX IT. THIS WAS THE DISTRICT TECHNICAL SERVICE MANAGER FOR SUZUKI AND HE WAS VERY RUDE AND ARROGANT. I DO NOT CARE HOW OLD THE BIKE IS SUZUKI KNOWS ABOUT THE DEFECT AND WILL FIX IT ONLY IF YOUR WITHIN YOUR ONE YEAR WARRANTY. I ALSO KNOW OF A FELLOW RIDER THAT HAD SUZUKI REPAIR HIS 2012 JUST BEFORE THE WARRANTY EXPIRED (SAME BIKE). I CAN PROVIDE NAMES, EMAILS AND PHONE NUMBERS OF ALL ASSOCIATED WITH THE VSTROM STALLING PROBLEMS. THIS EXPERIENCE HAS CURED ME OF BUYING ANY SUZUKI PRODUCT, 4EVER! I HAVE 40+ YEARS OF RIDING EXPERIENCE. *TR
SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUES WITH MY 2009 SUZUKI DL1000 VSTROM. INTERMITTENT STALLING AT LOW SPEEDS TYPICALLY COMING TO A STOP FROM 30 MPH AND BELOW. IT HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES SOME OF WHICH WERE CLOSE CALLS. THE BIKE STALES UNDER THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: COMING TO A STOP DOWN SHIFTING FROM 3RD TO 2ND AND OR 2ND TO 1ST. ONE OF MY CLOSE CALLS WAS COMING TO A STOP DOWN SHIFTING FROM 3RD TO 2ND AND BIKE STALLED AS THE STOP LIGHT TURNED FROM RED TO GREEN AND A VEHICLE BEHIND ME ACCELERATED AND NEARLY REAR ENDED ME. I HAD TO PUSH THE BIKE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD UNTIL IT WAS READY TO START AGAIN. THIS HAS HAPPENED A COUPLE OF TIME. ANOTHER INSTANCE WAS WHEN I WAS DOWNSHIFTING FROM 2ND TO 1ST AND IN A RIGHT TURNING LANE GOING BELOW 20 MPH WHEN THE BIKE STALLED AS I WAS LETTING THE CLUTCH OUT. THE BIKE DID A SLIGHT SKID AND REAR WHEEL SHIFTED TO THE LEFT AND ALMOST THREW ME OFF. ALTHOUGH THIS WAS AT A SLOW SPEED IT STILL COULD HAVE SENT ME TO THE HOSPITAL ESPECIALLY IF AN AUTOMOBILE WAS FOLLOWING CLOSELY. THE FIX AS STATED FROM SUZUKI IS TO REPLACE THE ECM AND UPGRADE SPARK PLUGS AT A HUGE COST TO ME(APPROX. $1200+). PLEASE SEE LINK. HTTP://WWW.STROMTROOPER.COM/DL1000A-2014/186930-STALL-DOWN-SHIFT.HTML. SUZUKI IS WELL AWARE OF THIS ISSUE AND TOLD ME THAT BECAUSE I WAS A SECOND OWNER IT'S MY RESPONSIBLY TO PAY AND FIX IT. THIS WAS THE DISTRICT TECHNICAL SERVICE MANAGER FOR SUZUKI AND HE WAS VERY RUDE AND ARROGANT. I DO NOT CARE HOW OLD THE BIKE IS SUZUKI KNOWS ABOUT THE DEFECT AND WILL FIX IT ONLY IF YOUR WITHIN YOUR ONE YEAR WARRANTY. I ALSO KNOW OF A FELLOW RIDER THAT HAD SUZUKI REPAIR HIS 2012 JUST BEFORE THE WARRANTY EXPIRED (SAME BIKE). I CAN PROVIDE NAMES, EMAILS AND PHONE NUMBERS OF ALL ASSOCIATED WITH THE VSTROM STALLING PROBLEMS. THIS EXPERIENCE HAS CURED ME OF BUYING ANY SUZUKI PRODUCT, 4EVER! I HAVE 40+ YEARS OF RIDING EXPERIENCE. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2009 SUZUKI DL1000
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 SUZUKI DL1000 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 SUZUKI DL1000
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 SUZUKI DL1000
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SUZUKI DL1000
- 2004 SUZUKI DL1000 — 1 complaint
- 2005 SUZUKI DL1000 — 0 complaints
- 2006 SUZUKI DL1000 — 2 complaints
- 2007 SUZUKI DL1000 — 5 complaints
- 2008 SUZUKI DL1000 — 0 complaints
- 2009 SUZUKI DL1000 (current)
- 2010 SUZUKI DL1000 — 0 complaints
- 2011 SUZUKI DL1000 — 0 complaints
- 2012 SUZUKI DL1000 — 6 complaints
- 2014 SUZUKI DL1000 — 15 complaints
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