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2014-2016 Suzuki DL1000 recall: wiring

Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on December 18, 2015. It covers about 2,410 vehicles.

vehicles affected
2,410
reported
Dec 18, 2015
owners notified
Jan 29, 2016
related complaints
2

Electrical system: wiring

What is wrong
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2014 Suzuki DL 1000 motorcycles manufactured January 17, 2014, to June 5, 2014, 2015 Suzuki DL1000 motorcycles manufactured November 4, 2014, to February 6, 2015 and 2016 Suzuki DL1000 motorcycles manufactured June 11, 2015, to July 15, 2015. The affected motorcycles have a wiring harness that may rub against the bottom of the fuel tank. Vibration from riding may cause the wiring insulation to wear off, allowing a bare wire to short circuit against the fuel tank.
Risk
A short circuit may cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorcycles and reroute the wiring harnesses as necessary. Any damaged harnesses will be repaired or replaced. This work will be performed free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2016. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service number at 1‑714‑572‑1490. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A53.

Recall number 15V851000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about electrical problems.

Questions about recall 15V851000

Is there a recall on the 2014-2016 Suzuki DL1000 wiring?

Yes. Recall 15V851000, reported on December 18, 2015, covers about 2,410 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V851000?

Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorcycles and reroute the wiring harnesses as necessary. Any damaged harnesses will be repaired or replaced. This work will be performed free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2016. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service number at 1‑714‑572‑1490. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A53.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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