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NHTSA recall 15V854000

Electrical System · Suzuki Motor USA, LLC

December 18, 2015report date
2,404units affected
Vehicle recalltype
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What's wrong: Suzuki motor of america, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2014 dl1000 motorcycles manufactured January 17, 2014, to June 5, 2014, and 2015 dl1000 motorcycles manufactured November 5, 2014, to February 6, 2015. The ignition switch terminals of the affected vehicles may corrode if they come into contact with liquid such as salt water. As a result, the motorcycle's electrical power may be disconnected or…

Why it matters: If electrical power is lost, the engine would stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will install a cover for the ignition switch connector, and any corroded ignition lead wire and wire harnesses will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began January 19, 2016.

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All model years NHTSA lists

2014 Suzuki Dl1000, 2015 Suzuki Dl1000.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 15V854000.

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