Suzuki SFV650 problems & recalls

Problem: 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.

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

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.

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

Problem: Suzuki motor of america, inc. (suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2013 suzuki sfv650 motorcycles manufactured march 23, 2013, to april 8, 2013, 2014 suzuki sfv650 motorcycles manufactured october 24, 2013, to november 26, 2013 and 2015 suzuki sfv650 motorcycles manufactured august 9, 2014, to september 12, 2014. during assembly of the motorcycle, the fuel tank breather hose may have not been positioned properly and may become kinked.

Risk: If the fuel tank breather hose is kinked, pressure may build inside the fuel tank and cause the tank to crack, resulting in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Fix: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank breather hose. if the existing breather hose was found to be kinked and obstructed, the fuel tank will also be replaced. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began on january 8, 2016. owners may contact suzuki customer service number at 1-714-572-1490. suzuki's number for this recall is 2a49.

Problem: Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 motorcycles manufactured from july 2007 through september 2009, equipped with regulator/rectifier assemblies, suzuki part numbers 32800-41f11, 32800-15h10, 32800-05h11, 32800-41g10, 32800-15h00, 32800-18h00, 32800-05g10, 32800-10g10, 32800-05h20, or 32800-06g01. some regulator/rectifier assemblies were produced with insufficient adhesion between the power module (circuit board) and the rectifier case that contains a heat sink to dissipate heat. due to insufficient adhesion, heat generated on the power module circuit board can cause the circuit board to deform, and lift of the case.

Risk: This condition causes excessive heat on the circuit board and uncontrolled electric current output, which can result in insufficient charging current being provided to the motorcycle battery. this can cause discharge of the battery and can lead to engine stalling and/or a no-start condition. engine stalling while riding can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Suzuki will notify owners and suzuki distributors will replace the regulator/rectifier with an improved part free of charge. the safety recall began on march 2, 2011. owners may contact suzuki at 1-714-572-1490.