Electrical system: ignitionRecall 15V-854 · 2014–2015 Suzuki DL1000
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. recall 15V-854 covers 2,404 2014–2015 Suzuki DL1000 for a electrical system: ignition problem, reported to NHTSA on December 18, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q2) shows 77% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V854000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 the switch may be bypassed, preventing the engine from being shut off with the ignition key.
The risk
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. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-714-996-7040. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A53.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
77%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 14 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 17, 2014 to February 6, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.