2017 SUZUKI DL650 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 SUZUKI DL650
The 2017 SUZUKI DL650 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2017 SUZUKI DL650
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2017 SUZUKI DL650, potentially affecting up to 6,928 vehicles.
Recall 18V694000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 6,928 vehicles affected
Defect: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Suzuki DL650A, DL650XA, GSX-R1000, GSX-R1000R, and 2018 GSX-S750 motorcycles. During installation, the fuel pump O-ring may have been twisted, reducing the sealing performance and possibly resulting in a fuel leak.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump O-ring and the fuel tank inner vessel, free of charge. The recall began October 31, 2018. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's numbers for this recall...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2017 SUZUKI DL650
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 SUZUKI DL650. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
This motorcycle has been garage kept. It is in mint condition with 2114 miles on the odometer. It was purchased new in 2018. In 2024 the ABS light on the instrumentation illuminated. I tested the brakes to see if the ABS still worked, but it does not work. The rear tire can be locked up to skid, and the ABS does nothing. It used to work in years prior, as I had tested it in the past by applying heavy rear brakes. According to the manual, the error code #35 indicates a faulty ABS unit. The trouble-shooting is to test for 12 volts at the connector to the ABS unit. I put the bike into service mode, I got error code 35, and I tested the voltage to the unit and it was over 12 volts. I went online and discovered that ABS units failing on this motorcycle is not a rare event. I also learned that the old ABS unit 55610-28K00 has been superseded with part number 55610-2K01. This would indicate an issue with the earlier unit. The replacement cost is list price of $986.42, sale price of $828.59. This part can be found under "Hydraulic Unit" on the OEM parts schematic. Non-functioning ABS, especially on the front wheel, can be very dangerous and lead to serious injury or death during an emergency brake application on a motorcycle. I contacted Suzuki Motors of America. They have no recall on the ABS unit, and they offered no assistance due to the warranty being expired. Yet they have a new part number, replacing the old part for some reason. They must be aware of a high failure rate of the original ABS unit. I feel that it is very irresponsible for Suzuki Motors to send out motorcycles with faulty ABS units and not do something to remedy the dangerous situation this creates. The consumer's only option at this point is to have the ABS unit replaced at well over $1000 when factoring in taxes and labor charges. If you can, please check to find out how many ABS units they have sold due to this issue. Thank you.
Safety Rating for the 2017 SUZUKI DL650
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 SUZUKI DL650 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 SUZUKI DL650
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 SUZUKI DL650
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SUZUKI DL650
- 2012 SUZUKI DL650 — 6 complaints
- 2013 SUZUKI DL650 — 2 complaints
- 2014 SUZUKI DL650 — 0 complaints
- 2015 SUZUKI DL650 — 0 complaints
- 2016 SUZUKI DL650 — 0 complaints
- 2017 SUZUKI DL650 (current)
- 2018 SUZUKI DL650 — 0 complaints
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