NHTSA Recall 14V278000: Driveline (power train)
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 103 vehicles. It affects 2014 Suzuki DL650A V-Strom.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V278000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 2A39 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › DRIVELINE |
| Report received | May 23, 2014 |
| Owner notification | May 27, 2014 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2014 DL650A V-Strom motorcycles manufactured January 20, 2014, through January 21, 2014. In the affected vehicles, a drive chain link may not have been riveted by the supplier when being manufactured.
Safety risk
If the drive chain link was not riveted, the chain may come off, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive chains of the affected motorcycles. For any unsold motorcycles with a drive chain link that is not riveted, Suzuki dealers will replace the non-riveted link with a drive chain joint set. For any motorcycles that have been sold to retail customers with a drive chain link that is not riveted, Suzuki dealers will replace the drive chain and the front and rear sprockets, free of charge. The recall began on May 27, 2014. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-800-572-1490. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A39.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 14V278000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Suzuki DL650A V-Strom | 2014 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.