Suzuki Motor USA, LLC: Safety Recalls in 2016

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Suzuki Motor USA, LLC in 2016. See the details of the recalls below.

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December 6, 2016

(Campaign #: 2A67)

Alternator may not Charge Battery

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.

NHTSA ID: 16V878000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 8,613

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 68.08

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November 7, 2016

(Campaign #: 2A66)

Brake Light Switch Corrosion Causing Short Circuit

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2013, 2015, and 2017 GW250 motorcycles. Water may enter the main wiring harness at the rear brake light switch connectors, possibly corroding the brake light switch.

NHTSA ID: 16V808000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 1,890

Consequence Summary:

The corrosion may cause an electrical short and the loss of the head light, tail light and brake lights, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will install an improved brake light switch assembly, and install a water protection cover, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 28, 2016. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-714-572-1490. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A66.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 49.44

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January 19, 2016

(Campaign #: 2A56 to 2A64)

Rectifier/Regulator Failure Causing Engine Stall

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.

NHTSA ID: 16V018000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 68,344

Consequence Summary:

If the engine stalls while riding, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 31.14

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