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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 16V018📅 Jan 19, 2016

2008–2012 Suzuki AN400 & 2008–2012 Suzuki DL1000 + 9 more recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

If the engine stalls while riding, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

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.

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
16V018000
Manufacturer recall #
2A56 to 2A64
Manufacturer
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
68,344
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Owner phone
1-800-444-5077
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Feb 19, 2016
Built
Jan 10, 2008 – Jan 15, 2010
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 16V018 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 16V018?

2008–2012 Suzuki AN400 & 2008–2012 Suzuki DL1000 + 9 more. 68,344 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 or call the manufacturer at 1-800-444-5077.