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NHTSARecalled Dec 18, 2015 · #15V853000

Poor Battery Ground Conductivity

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Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2014 Suzuki DL1000 motorcycles manufactured January 17, 2014 to June 5, 2014, and 2015 Suzuki DL1000 motorcycles manufactured November 5, 2014, to February 6, 2015. Due to corrosion or being attached to the painted engine case, the battery ground connection may have poor electrical conductivity. As a result of the poor conductivity, the engine may stall and be unable to be restarted, increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
  • Poor Battery Ground Conductivity
  • 2014 Suzuki DL1000
  • 2015 Suzuki DL1000
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Suzuki Motor USA, LLC
Model numbers
2014 Suzuki, DL1000, 2015 Suzuki
UPCs

What you should do

Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the battery ground connection to an unpainted surface and replace the ground wire protector with a high-heat resistance tube, free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2016. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service number at 1-714-996-7040. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A53.

View the official CPSC notice