NHTSA recall 16V878000
Electrical System · Suzuki Motor USA, LLC
Details
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stator, free of charge. The recall began on January 6, 2017.
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All model years NHTSA lists
2012 Suzuki Dl650, 2013 Suzuki Dl650, 2014 Suzuki Dl650, 2015 Suzuki Dl650, 2016 Suzuki Dl650.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 16V878000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.