2012-2016 Suzuki DL650 recall: alternator/generator/regulator
Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on December 6, 2016. It covers about 8,613 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 8,613
- reported
- Dec 6, 2016
- owners notified
- Jan 6, 2017
- related complaints
- 5
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 16V878000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 5 complaints about electrical problems.
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Questions about recall 16V878000
Is there a recall on the 2012-2016 Suzuki DL650 alternator/generator/regulator?
Yes. Recall 16V878000, reported on December 6, 2016, covers about 8,613 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 16V878000?
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.
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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