NHTSA Recall 15V853000
Filed by Suzuki Motor USA, LLC. Component: Electrical System. Reported 2015-12-18. An estimated 2,404 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2014 Suzuki DL1000 motorcycles manufactured January 17, 2014 to June 5, 2014, and 2015 Suzuki DL1000 motorcycles manufactured November 5, 2014, to February 6, 2015. Due to corrosion or being attached to the painted engine case, the battery ground connection may have poor electrical conductivity.
Risk
As a result of the poor conductivity, the engine may stall and be unable to be restarted, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
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, free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2016. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service number at 1-714-996-7040. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A53.
Manufacturer campaign number: 2A53
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.