Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #15V853000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V853000 by Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc. Affecting 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 Includes 2,404 affected units, Poor Battery Ground Conductivity, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel 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
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.