Electrical systemRecall 16V-018 · Suzuki vehicles
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. recall 16V-018 covers 68,344 Suzuki vehicles for a electrical system problem, reported to NHTSA on January 19, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q2) shows 29% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V018000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 AN400, AN400A, DL1000, GSX1300R, 2008-2009 GSF1250S and GSF1250SA, 2008 GSX1300BK and GSX1300BKA, 2008-2010 GSX650F, GSX-R600, GSX-R750, VLR1800, VLR1800T, and 2009-2010 SFV650 and VZ1500 motorcycles. Due to a problem with the circuit board for the regulator/rectifier power module, the motorcycle may not sufficiently charge the battery and the motorcycle may stall.
The risk
If the engine stalls while riding, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the regulator/rectifier, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 4, 2016. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-444-5077. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A56 to 2A64.
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
29%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 5,625 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 17, 2007 to March 24, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.