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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 14V278000

2014 Suzuki Dl650a V-Strom — Power train: driveline

Published May 27, 2014 · Recall initiated: May 23, 2014

Summary

NHTSA records recall 14V278000, published May 27, 2014 and initiated May 23, 2014. Recalling firm: Suzuki Motor USA, LLC; 2014 Suzuki Dl650a V-Strom — Power train: driveline.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
SUZUKI
Model
DL650A V-STROM
Manufacturer
Suzuki Motor USA, LLC
Lot
2014 SUZUKI DL650A V-STROM
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2014 Suzuki Dl650a V-Strom — Power train: driveline recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V278000 on May 27, 2014. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SUZUKI. Model: DL650A V-STROM.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)