NHTSA Recall 15V851000: Electrical system: wiring
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,410 vehicles. It affects 2014–2016 Suzuki DL1000.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V851000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 2A53 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING |
| Report received | December 18, 2015 |
| Owner notification | January 29, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2014 Suzuki DL 1000 motorcycles manufactured January 17, 2014, to June 5, 2014, 2015 Suzuki DL1000 motorcycles manufactured November 4, 2014, to February 6, 2015 and 2016 Suzuki DL1000 motorcycles manufactured June 11, 2015, to July 15, 2015. The affected motorcycles have a wiring harness that may rub against the bottom of the fuel tank. Vibration from riding may cause the wiring insulation to wear off, allowing a bare wire to short circuit against the fuel tank.
Safety risk
A short circuit may cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorcycles and reroute the wiring harnesses as necessary. Any damaged harnesses will be repaired or replaced. This work will be performed free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2016. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service number at 1-714-572-1490. 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V851000
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.