Defect Description For Recall
Suzuki Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2008 Through 2010 Motorcycles Manufactured From July 2007 Through September 2009, Equipped With Regulator/ReCTIfier Assemblies, Suzuki Part Numbers 32800-41F11, 32800-15H10, 32800-05H11, 32800-41G10, 32800-15H00, 32800-18H00, 32800-05G10, 32800-10G10, 32800-05H20, Or 32800-06G01. Some Regulator/ReCTIfier Assemblies Were Produced With Insufficient Adhesion Between The Power Module (Circuit Board) And The ReCTIfier Case That Contains A Heat Sink To Dissipate Heat. Due To Insufficient Adhesion, Heat Generated On The Power Module Circuit Board Can Cause The Circuit Board To Deform, And Lift Of The Case.
Make Of Vehicle
SUZUKI
Model Of Vehicle
AN400
Year
2009
Recall Campaign Number
11V108000
Component Description
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
Effect Of Defect
This Condition Causes Excessive Heat On The Circuit Board And Uncontrolled Electric Current Output, Which Can Result In Insufficient Charging Current Being Provided To The Motorcycle Battery. This Can Cause Discharge Of The Battery And Can Lead To Engine Stalling And/Or A No-Start Condition. Engine Stalling While Riding Can Increase The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Suzuki Will Notify Owners And Suzuki Distributors Will Replace The Regulator/ReCTIfier With An Improved Part Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On March 2, 2011. Owners May Contact Suzuki At 1-714-572-1490.
Vehicle Manufacturer
American Suzuki Motor Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
20090401
End Of Manufacture
20090831
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
73426
Date Owners Notified
20110302
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20110223