NHTSA recall 16V-878 (16V878000)
electrical system recall reported December 6, 2016 - about 8,613 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V878000
- Also written as
- 16V-878
- Manufacturer number
- 2A67
- Reported
- December 6, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~8,613
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 DL650 motorcycles manufactured August 30, 2011, to October 12, 2015. In the affected motorcycles, the alternator stator may have insufficient heat resistance, resulting in a short circuit of the stator wires.
Why it is dangerous
A short circuit of the stator wires may prevent the battery from properly charging, causing an engine stall and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stator, free of charge. The recall began on January 6, 2017. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-714-572-1490. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A67.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-878 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
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.