Recall 15V-853
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. recalled the 2014 to 2015 Suzuki DL1000: Electrical system (12v/24v/48v battery, cables).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 15V-853
- Reported
- December 18, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 2,404 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
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.
The risk
As a result of the poor conductivity, the engine may stall and be unable to be restarted, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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-[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 2015