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HighNHTSA·15V854000·Announced 2015-12-18

Suzuki Recalls 2014-2015 DL1000 Motorcycles for Ignition Switch Corrosion

Suzuki is recalling 2014-2015 DL1000 motorcycles because ignition switch terminals may corrode, potentially preventing the engine from shutting off.

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 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 model year DL1000 motorcycles. The affected vehicles were manufactured between January 17, 2014, and June 5, 2014, for the 2014 model year, and between November 5, 2014, and February 6, 2015, for the 2015 model year.

The ignition switch terminals on these motorcycles may corrode if they come into contact with liquid, such as salt water. This corrosion can cause the motorcycle's electrical power to disconnect or the ignition switch to be bypassed, which prevents the engine from being shut off with the ignition key. If electrical power is lost, the engine would stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will install a cover for the ignition switch connector and replace any corroded ignition lead wire and wire harnesses. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on January 19, 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?

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Model numbers (1)

  • DL1000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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