The rectifier/stator does not maintain a charge on the battery. The bike has gone dead while riding in traffic on the highway. After 20 minutes the bike started by rolling down hill. While stationary, a new battery was put in but it would not start the motorcycle and pulls the cold cranking amps down to 65 cc amps from 214 cc amps. The motorcycle on has 2744 miles and is used for casual riding only.
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Electrical system
- What is wrong
- 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 may stall.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 16V018000 · Recall details
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Is the 2012 Suzuki GSX1300R reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2012 Suzuki GSX1300R, fewer than a typical GSX1300R model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2012 Suzuki GSX1300R?
Electrical system, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2012 Suzuki GSX1300R have?
1 recall, covering electrical system.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Suzuki GSX1300R electrical?
Yes, 1 recall: 16V018000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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