NHTSA recall 16V-018 (16V018000)
electrical system recall reported January 19, 2016 - about 68,344 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V018000
- Also written as
- 16V-018
- Manufacturer number
- 2A56 to 2A64
- Reported
- January 19, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~68,344
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
If the engine stalls while riding, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-018 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.