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HighNHTSA·15V853000·Announced 2015-12-18

Suzuki Recalls 2014-2015 DL1000 Motorcycles for Battery Ground Defect

Suzuki is recalling 2,404 DL1000 motorcycles because a battery ground connection may corrode or attach to painted surfaces, causing engine stalling and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (motorcycle) where the defect increases the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2014 and 2015 Suzuki DL1000 motorcycles. The recall covers 2,404 vehicles manufactured between January 17, 2014, and June 5, 2014, and between November 5, 2014, and February 6, 2015. The defect involves the battery ground connection, which may have poor electrical conductivity due to corrosion or attachment to the painted engine case.

Poor electrical conductivity in the battery ground connection may cause the engine to stall and be unable to restart, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

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 at no charge. The recall began on January 29, 2016. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-714-996-7040 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SUZUKI DL1000
Brand
SUZUKI
Manufacturer
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
2,404

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • DL1000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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