NHTSA Recall 16V878000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V878000; Date: Dec. 6, 2016
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Suzuki DL650; 2013 Suzuki DL650; 2014 Suzuki DL650; 2015 Suzuki DL650; 2016 Suzuki DL650
Component: Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator
Manufactured by: Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 8,613
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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 Notes:
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 6, 2017
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