Recall 16V-018: 2011–2012 Suzuki AN400, 2008–2010 Suzuki Burgman 400 and 10 more

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Jan 19, 2016, covering about 68,344 vehicles.

NHTSA number
16V-018
Report date
Jan 19, 2016
Vehicles affected
68,344
Owners notified
Feb 19, 2016

The problem

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.

The risk

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

The fix

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.

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.

Recall details

ManufacturerSuzuki Motor of America, Inc.
ComponentElectrical System
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number16V018000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Suzuki AN4002011, 2012All years
Suzuki Burgman 4002008, 2009, 2010All years
Suzuki DL10002008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012All years
Suzuki GSF1250S2008, 2009All years
Suzuki GSX-R6002008, 2009, 2010All years
Suzuki GSX-R7502008, 2009, 2010All years
Suzuki GSX1300BK2008All years
Suzuki GSX1300R2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012All years
Suzuki GSX650F2008, 2009, 2010All years
Suzuki SFV6502009, 2010All years
Suzuki VLR18002008, 2009, 2010All years
Suzuki VZ15002009, 2010All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 16V-018?

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.

How is recall 16V-018 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.