Motorcycle Recall by Suzuki Involves Over 73,000

February 28, 2011- According to reports Suzuki is recalling over 73,000 motorcycles.
The recall by the Brea based Suzuki is recalling 73,426 motorcycles due to an electrical issue that can cause the battery to go dead. The company stated the battery being caused by the electrical issue could cause the engine to stall or not start.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration there were some regulator/rectifier assemblies that were defective having insufficient adhesion between the power module and rectifier case that contains a heat sink to dissipate heat.

The insufficient adhesion heat generated on the power module circuit board in some cases can cause the circuit board to deform and lift off the case. The excessive heat on the circuit board and an uncontrolled electric current output can result in insufficient charging current being provided to the battery.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration the engine stalling or a non-starting condition can increase the risk of crashing.

Suzuki distributors will replace the defective part with an improved part, with the recall expected to begin March 2nd.

The Suzuki motorcycles affected by the recall issued by the National Highway Safety Administration include:

* 2008-2009 AN400
* 2008-2009 DL1000
* 2008-2009 GSF1250
* 2008-2009 GSX-R600
* 2008-2009 GSX-R750
* 2008 GSX1300B
* 2008-2010 GSX1300R
* 2008-2009 GSX650F
* 2009-2010 SFV650
* 2008-2010 VL800
* 2008-2009 VLR1800
* 2009-2010 VZ1500

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