CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- The excessive wear may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Contamination from component production and storage, combined with manufacturing variations, may cause excessive wear of the tappets and camshafts inside the engine. Over time this wear can lead to an engine stall, which raises the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the tappet clearance and replace the tappets and camshafts as needed. Motorcycles with fewer than 2,500 miles will have their tappets and camshafts replaced, because wear may not yet be visible. All repairs are free of charge.
Owners will be notified by Suzuki. You can also contact Suzuki customer service at 1-714-996-7040, and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Suzuki AN650 | 20132014 |
|---|---|
| Suzuki DL650 | 201220132014 |
| Suzuki SFV650 | 20132014 |