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SevereNHTSA·16V878000·Announced 2016-12-06

Suzuki Recalls 2012-2016 DL650 Motorcycles Due to Stator Defect

Suzuki is recalling 2012-2016 DL650 motorcycles because a defective stator may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (electrical system failure) that can cause an engine stall and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 DL650 motorcycles manufactured between August 30, 2011, and October 12, 2015. The recall affects 8,613 vehicles.

In the affected motorcycles, the alternator stator may have insufficient heat resistance. This defect can result in a short circuit of the stator wires, which may prevent the battery from properly charging. A charging failure can cause an engine stall, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SUZUKI DL650
Brand
SUZUKI
Manufacturer
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
8,613

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)

  • DL650

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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