Recall 15V-851
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. recalled the 2014 to 2016 Suzuki DL1000: Electrical system (wiring).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 15V-851
- Reported
- December 18, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 2,410 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
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.
The risk
A short circuit may cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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-[removed]. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A53.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Suzuki DL1000 2014 to 2016