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2014-2015 Suzuki DL1000 recall: cables

Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on December 18, 2015. It covers about 2,404 vehicles.

vehicles affected
2,404
reported
Dec 18, 2015
owners notified
Jan 29, 2016
related complaints
2

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables

What is wrong
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2014 Suzuki DL1000 motorcycles manufactured January 17, 2014 to June 5, 2014, and 2015 Suzuki DL1000 motorcycles manufactured November 5, 2014, to February 6, 2015. Due to corrosion or being attached to the painted engine case, the battery ground connection may have poor electrical conductivity.
Risk
As a result of the poor conductivity, the engine may stall and be unable to be restarted, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the battery ground connection to an unpainted surface and replace the ground wire protector with a high-heat resistance tube, free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2016. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service number at 1‑714‑996‑7040. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A53.

Recall number 15V853000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

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

Questions about recall 15V853000

Is there a recall on the 2014-2015 Suzuki DL1000 cables?

Yes. Recall 15V853000, reported on December 18, 2015, covers about 2,404 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V853000?

Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the battery ground connection to an unpainted surface and replace the ground wire protector with a high-heat resistance tube, free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2016. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service number at 1‑714‑996‑7040. 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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