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2008–2012 Suzuki GSX1300BK, VLR1800, GSX1300R and more recall: Electrical system

NHTSA campaign 16V-018 · January 19, 2016 · Suzuki Motor USA, LLC

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Recall at a glance

Campaign number
16V018000
Reported
January 19, 2016
Manufacturer
Suzuki Motor USA, LLC
Part
Electrical system
Vehicles affected
About 68,344

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.

Safety risk

If the engine stalls while riding, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

The fix

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.

Affected models

Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.

Notes from the notice

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Frequently asked questions

Which vehicles are affected by this recall?

Suzuki AN400 (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012); Suzuki DL1000 (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012); Suzuki GSF1250S (2008, 2009); Suzuki GSX1300BK (2008); Suzuki GSX1300R (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012); Suzuki GSX650F (2008, 2009, 2010); and more. Check your VIN to confirm.

What is the safety risk?

If the engine stalls while riding, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

What is the fix?

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.

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