NHTSA recall 16V878000
Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
Suzuki DL650
Reported Dec 6, 20168,613 vehicles affectedSuzuki Motor of America, Inc.Maker’s number 2A67Built Aug 30, 2011 – Oct 12, 2015
The defect
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.
The risk
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.
The remedy
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.