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Suzuki DL1000 Recall 15V853: Battery Ground Can Cause Engine Stall and Restart Failure

NHTSA campaign 15V853, reported December 18, 2015, 2,404 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Some Suzuki DL1000 motorcycles may have a battery ground connection with poor electrical conductivity. This can happen because of corrosion or because the ground connection is attached to the painted engine case. When conductivity is poor, the engine may stall and be unable to restart, which increases the risk of a crash.

If you own an affected model, the dealer will move the battery ground connection to an unpainted surface and replace the ground wire protector with a high-heat resistance tube. This repair is free of charge at an authorized Suzuki dealer. Suzuki will also notify owners directly.

You can check whether your motorcycle has this or any other open recall by entering your VIN on the NHTSA recall lookup. You may also contact Suzuki customer service at 1-714-996-7040 and reference recall number 2A53.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 15V853Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Problem
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.
Risk
As a result of the poor conductivity, the engine may stall and be unable to be restarted, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

Suzuki DL100020142015