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NHTSA recall 11V108000

Electrical System · Suzuki Motor USA, LLC

February 23, 2011report date
73,426units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: Affects vehicles 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…

Why it matters: 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…

The 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.

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All model years NHTSA lists

2008 Suzuki An400, 2009 Suzuki An400, 2008 Suzuki Dl1000, 2009 Suzuki Dl1000, 2008 Suzuki Gsf1250S, 2009 Suzuki Gsf1250S, 2008 Suzuki Gsx-R600, 2009 Suzuki Gsx-R600, 2008 Suzuki Gsx-R750, 2009 Suzuki Gsx-R750, 2008 Suzuki Gsx1300Bk, 2008 Suzuki Gsx1300R, 2009 Suzuki Gsx1300R, 2010 Suzuki Gsx1300R, 2008 Suzuki Gsx650F, 2009 Suzuki Gsx650F, 2009 Suzuki Sfv650, 2010 Suzuki Sfv650, 2008 Suzuki Vl800, 2009 Suzuki Vl800, 2010 Suzuki Vl800, 2008 Suzuki Vlr1800, 2009 Suzuki Vlr1800, 2009 Suzuki Vz1500, 2010 Suzuki Vz1500.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 11V108000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.