NHTSA campaign 16V018000 · Suzuki campaign 2A56 to 2A64
Suzuki Recall 16V-018: Rectifier/Regulator Failure Causing Engine Stall
NHTSA recall 16V018000 (Suzuki campaign 2A56 to 2A64) was reported by Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. on January 19, 2016, with 68,344 vehicles potentially affected (per NHTSA). NHTSA's record lists the Suzuki AN400, Suzuki DL1000, Suzuki GSX1300R and more for model years 2008–2012. Owners were notified on February 19, 2016, per NHTSA.
Updated daily from NHTSA's recall files
Is my vehicle included?
This page lists, by model year, the vehicles NHTSA's recall record names for campaign 16V018000 in the model years try.vin imports (1995 and later); NHTSA's own record can list more. A model year on the list doesn't mean every vehicle of that year is included, and some may already have been repaired.
To see whether a specific vehicle is included and still needs the repair, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Key facts
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V018000 (also written 16V-018 or 16V018)
- Filed by
- Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
- Suzuki campaign number
- 2A56 to 2A64
- Report received
- Potentially affected
- 68,344 vehicles (per NHTSA)
- Component
- Electrical System
- Owners notified
Repair completion: 31.14% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
NHTSA cautions against comparing completion rates across recalls or manufacturers. How try.vin reads them.
Vehicles listed for this recall
NHTSA's recall record lists these vehicles for recall 16V018000. try.vin imports model years 1995 and later, so NHTSA's own list can be longer. Model years with a try.vin recall page link to it. Build dates are NHTSA's range for a model year (per NHTSA); a vehicle built in that range is not necessarily included.
Suzuki
Suzuki AN400
Suzuki DL1000
Suzuki GSF1250S
Suzuki GSX-R600
Suzuki GSX-R750
Suzuki GSX650F
Suzuki GSX1300BK
- 2008 · Vehicles built July 18, 2007 – March 13, 2008 (per NHTSA)
Suzuki GSX1300R
Suzuki SFV650
Suzuki VLR1800
Suzuki VZ1500
NHTSA's recall notice
As NHTSA's recall record states it for campaign 16V018000.
Defect description
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.
Sources
Official NHTSA notice for recall 16V018000
Campaign details come from NHTSA's recall files, which try.vin imports once a day. The plain-language subject and the completion rate come from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Recalls Data dataset. How try.vin reads recall data.