Suzuki DL1000 (2014-2015): Electrical system
Recall 15V854000 · Dec 18, 2015 · Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
2,404
vehicles affected
2,404
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15V854000
- Date
- Dec 18, 2015
- Maker
- Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 2,404
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > Ignition
- Model years
- 2014-2015
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
If electrical power is lost, the engine would stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 15V854000?
1 model: Suzuki DL1000 (2014-2015), about 2,404 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 15V854000?
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.
What can happen?
If electrical power is lost, the engine would stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.