Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V018000 Reported January 19, 2016

Rectifier/regulator failure causing engine stall

Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc · N/A · 68,344 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V018000
Manufacturer Campaign
2A56 to 2A64
Manufacturer
Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
68,344
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
January 19, 2016
Completion Rate
31.14

Defect Summary

Suzuki motor of america, inc. (suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 an400, an400a, dl1000, gsx1300r, 2008-2009 gsf1250s and gsf1250sa, 2008 gsx1300bk and gsx1300bka, 2008-2010 gsx650f, gsx-r600, gsx-r750, vlr1800, vlr1800t, and 2009-2010 sfv650 and vz1500 motorcycles. Due to a problem with the circuit board for the regulator/rectifier power module, the motorcycle may not sufficiently charge the battery and the motorcycle may stall.

Safety Consequence

If the engine stalls while riding, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the regulator/rectifier, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin march 4, 2016. owners may contact suzuki customer service at 1-800-444-5077. suzuki's number for this recall is 2a56 to 2a64.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 16V018000 or campaign 2A56 to 2A64.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16V018000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 16V018000?

NHTSA recall 16V018000 was issued by Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc on January 19, 2016. It addresses: Rectifier/regulator failure causing engine stall. The recall affects approximately 68,344 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V018000 or the manufacturer campaign number 2A56 to 2A64. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.