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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 15V852📅 Dec 18, 2015

2012–2014 Suzuki DL650 & 2013–2014 Suzuki AN650 + 1 more recall: engine

⚠️ What's wrong

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 SFV650 and AN650A, and 2012-2014 DL650A motorcycles. Contamination from component production and storage combined with manufacturing variations may result in excessive tappet and camshaft wear within the engines of the affected motorcycles.

💥 The risk

The excessive wear may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tappet clearance, replacing the tappets and camshafts, as necessary. All motorcycles that have less than 2500 miles will have their tappets and camshafts replaced since wear may not be evident. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2016. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-714-996-7040. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A50, 2A51, and 2A52.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
15V852000
Manufacturer recall #
2A50, 2A51, 2A52
Manufacturer
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
6,214
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Feb 5, 2016
Built
Oct 24, 2013 – Dec 16, 2013
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 15V852 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 15V852?

2012–2014 Suzuki DL650 & 2013–2014 Suzuki AN650 + 1 more. 6,214 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Suzuki dealer to book the free repair.