CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If electrical power is lost, the engine would stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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
Corrosion can form on the ignition switch terminals if they come into contact with liquids such as salt water. This can cause the motorcycle's electrical power to be disconnected, or the switch may be bypassed so the engine cannot be shut off with the ignition key.
If electrical power is lost, the engine would stall, which increases the risk of a crash.
Dealers will install a cover on the ignition switch connector and replace any corroded ignition lead wire and wire harnesses, free of charge. Owners can contact Suzuki customer service at 1-714-996-7040 and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Suzuki DL1000 | 20142015 |
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