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Suzuki DL650 problems & recalls

NHTSA records for 2004–2018: 4 recall campaigns and 18 owner complaints. Pick a model year.

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201420
201510
201610
201711
201810

What owners complain about (all years)

Electrical System9
Power Train5
Service Brakes3
Engine And Engine Cooling1

Recent recalls

Fuel System, Gasoline #18V694000 · 2018 · 6,928 units

Problem: Suzuki motor of america, inc. (suzuki) is recalling certain 2017-2018 suzuki dl650a, dl650xa, gsx-r1000, gsx-r1000r, and 2018 gsx-s750 motorcycles. during installation, the fuel pump o-ring may have been twisted, reducing the sealing performance and possibly resulting in a fuel leak.

Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump o-ring and the fuel tank inner vessel, free of charge. the recall began october 31, 2018. owners may contact suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. suzuki's numbers for this recall are 2a86-2a88.

Electrical System #16V878000 · 2016 · 8,613 units

Problem: 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.

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.

Fix: 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.

Engine And Engine Cooling #15V852000 · 2015 · 6,214 units

Problem: 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.

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

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

Exterior Lighting #12V038000 · 2012 · 1,396 units

Problem: Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2012 an400, an650, and dl650 scooters and motorcycles manufactured prior to december 17, 2011, because the lever-mounted brake light actuating switch(es) may fail.

Risk: On the an400 and an650 models, failure of the switches will prevent the scooters from starting. on all of the affected models, failure of the brake light switch(es) may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when a scooter or motorcycle is braking, thereby increasing the risk of a crash with a trailing vehicle.

Fix: Suzuki will notify owners, and suzuki distributors will replace the brake light actuating switch, free of charge. the safety recall began on february 13, 2011. owners may contact suzuki at 1-714-996-7040.

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