2014 Suzuki DL650 recalls and problems

The 2014 Suzuki DL650 has 2 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

How the 2014 compares

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2recalls

0complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

—median miles

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2 recalls

Electrical System

Dec 6, 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V878000 · 8,613 vehicles

Problem: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 DL650 motorcycles manufactured August 30, 2011, to October 12, 2015. In the affected motorcycles, the alternator stator may have insufficient heat resistance, resulting in a short circuit of the stator wires.

Risk: A short circuit of the stator wires may prevent the battery from properly charging, causing an engine stall and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stator, free of charge. The recall began on January 6, 2017. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-714-572-1490. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A67.

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.

Engine

Dec 18, 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V852000 · 6,214 vehicles

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 & notes

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.

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 text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

2014 vs. other Suzuki DL650 years

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Questions

Does the 2014 Suzuki DL650 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2014 Suzuki DL650, the latest from Dec 6, 2016 (electrical system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Suzuki DL650?

Few complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 Suzuki DL650.