2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Posted on: 2015-12-18
Description
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.
Consequence
The excessive wear may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2a50, 2a51, and 2a52.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Posted on: 2016-12-06
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.