Suzuki Motor USA, LLC: Safety Recalls in 2015
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 8 safety recalls made by Suzuki Motor USA, LLC in 2015. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 18, 2015
(Campaign #: 2A53)
Ignition Switch Terminals may Corrode
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2014 DL1000 motorcycles manufactured January 17, 2014, to June 5, 2014, and 2015 DL1000 motorcycles manufactured November 5, 2014, to February 6, 2015. The ignition switch terminals of the affected vehicles may corrode if they come into contact with liquid such as salt water. As a result, the motorcycle's electrical power may be disconnected or the switch may be bypassed, preventing the engine from being shut off with the ignition key.
NHTSA ID: 15V854000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 2,404
Consequence Summary:
If electrical power is lost, the engine would stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will install a cover for the ignition switch connector, and any corroded ignition lead wire and wire harnesses will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began January 19, 2016. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-714-996-7040. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A53.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 77.3
December 18, 2015
(Campaign #: 2A53)
Wiring Harness may Rub and Short
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2014 Suzuki DL 1000 motorcycles manufactured January 17, 2014, to June 5, 2014, 2015 Suzuki DL1000 motorcycles manufactured November 4, 2014, to February 6, 2015 and 2016 Suzuki DL1000 motorcycles manufactured June 11, 2015, to July 15, 2015. The affected motorcycles have a wiring harness that may rub against the bottom of the fuel tank. Vibration from riding may cause the wiring insulation to wear off, allowing a bare wire to short circuit against the fuel tank.
NHTSA ID: 15V851000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 2,410
Consequence Summary:
A short circuit may cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorcycles and reroute the wiring harnesses as necessary. Any damaged harnesses will be repaired or replaced. This work will be performed free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2016. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service number at 1-714-572-1490. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A53.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 77.36
December 18, 2015
(Campaign #: 2A50, 2A51, 2A52)
Engine Stall due to Tappet and Camshaft Wear
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 SFV650 and AN650A, and 2012-2014 DL650A motorcycles. Contamination from component production and storage combined with manufacturing variations may result in excessive tappet and camshaft wear within the engines of the affected motorcycles.
NHTSA ID: 15V852000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 6,214
Consequence Summary:
The excessive wear may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tappet clearance, replacing the tappets and camshafts, as necessary. All motorcycles that have less than 2500 miles will have their tappets and camshafts replaced since wear may not be evident. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2016. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-714-996-7040. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A50, 2A51, and 2A52.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 71.47
December 18, 2015
(Campaign #: 2A53)
Poor Battery Ground Conductivity
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.
NHTSA ID: 15V853000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 2,404
Consequence Summary:
As a result of the poor conductivity, the engine may stall and be unable to be restarted, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 77.3
December 16, 2015
(Campaign #: 2A49)
Obstructed Fuel Tank Breather Hose May Cause Leak
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2013 Suzuki SFV650 motorcycles manufactured March 23, 2013, to April 8, 2013, 2014 Suzuki SFV650 motorcycles manufactured October 24, 2013, to November 26, 2013 and 2015 Suzuki SFV650 motorcycles manufactured August 9, 2014, to September 12, 2014. During assembly of the motorcycle, the fuel tank breather hose may have not been positioned properly and may become kinked.
NHTSA ID: 15V844000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
# of Units Affected: 287
Consequence Summary:
If the fuel tank breather hose is kinked, pressure may build inside the fuel tank and cause the tank to crack, resulting in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank breather hose. If the existing breather hose was found to be kinked and obstructed, the fuel tank will also be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on January 8, 2016. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service number at 1-714-572-1490. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A49.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 64.46
November 23, 2015
(Campaign #: 2A48)
Front Brake Calipers may Leak Brake Fluid
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2016 GSX-S1000 motorcycles manufactured July 8, 2015, to July 29, 2015, GSX-S1000A motorcycles manufactured July 10, 2015, to August 24, 2015 and, and GSX-S1000FA motorcycles manufactured July 21, 2015, to July 27, 2015. The affected motorcycles may leak brake fluid from the front brake calipers.
NHTSA ID: 15V788000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 600
Consequence Summary:
If the front brake calipers leak brake fluid, braking performance would be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Suzuki has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2015. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-714-572-1490. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A48.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 96.5
September 22, 2015
(Campaign #: VS)
Power Steering Pump may Seize
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2012-2103 Suzuki SX4 vehicles manufactured September 3, 2011, to April 5, 2013. In the affected vehicles, insufficient clearance between the power steering pump body and the power steering fluid control valve may cause improper movement of the valve, and as a result, the power steering pump may seize.
NHTSA ID: 15V587000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 18,673
Consequence Summary:
A seizure of the power steering pump would cause a loss of power steering assist, requiring extra steering effort at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action:
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering pump, free of charge. The recall began on October 9, 2015. Owners may contact Suzuki's customer service number at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is VS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 56.88
June 23, 2015
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Incorrect Mounting Hardware for Accessory Backrest
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain Accessory Backrest Mounting Hardware kits, part numbers 990A0-75148 and 990A0-75148-BLK, manufactured March 1, 2012, to April 21, 2015. The affected hardware kits are for installing accessory backrests on 2006-2015 Suzuki VZR1800 (Boulevard M109R) motorcycles. The mounting hardware kits may include four 110mm bolts instead of two 75mm bolts and two 95mm bolts.
NHTSA ID: 15E053000
Component: SEATS
# of Units Affected: 308
Consequence Summary:
If the backrest is installed with bolts that are too long, the mounting bolts may contact the rear tire, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will correct the mounting hardware as needed, free of charge. The recall began on July 21, 2015. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-444-5077.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 49.35
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