Recall Subject: Rectifier/Regulator Failure Causing Engine Stall
Report Receipt Date: JAN 19, 2016
NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V018000
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
All Products Associated with this Recall:
Vehicle Make Model Model Year(s)
- SUZUKI AN400 2008-2012
- SUZUKI DL1000 2008-2012
- SUZUKI GSF1250S 2008-2009
- SUZUKI GSX-R600 2008-2010
- SUZUKI GSX-R750 2008-2010
- SUZUKI GSX1300BK 2008
- SUZUKI GSX1300R 2008-2012
- SUZUKI GSX650F 2008-2010
- SUZUKI SFV650 2009-2010
- SUZUKI VLR1800 2008-2010
- SUZUKI VZ1500 2009-2010
SUMMARY:
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 AN400, AN400A, DL1000, GSX1300R, 2008-2009 GSF1250S and GSF1250SA, 2008 GSX1300BK and GSX1300BKA, 2008-2010 GSX650F, GSX-R600, GSX-R750, VLR1800, VLR1800T, and 2009-2010 SFV650 and VZ1500 motorcycles. Due to a problem with the circuit board for the regulator/rectifier power module, the motorcycle may not sufficiently charge the battery and the motorcycle may stall.
CONSEQUENCE:
If the engine stalls while riding, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
REMEDY:
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the regulator/rectifier, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 4, 2016. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-444-5077. Suzuki’s number for this recall is 2A56 to 2A64.
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.