Recalled!

[slofox]

Got a letter from Suzuki NZ yesterday. Guts of which is...

"Suzuki Japan have advised us of the possibility due to insufficient adhesion with the rectifier, heat generated by the inner power module is unable to dissipate through the outer case cooling fins. This condition may cause abnormal heat within the rectifier/regulator, which can result in insufficient charging current to the battery. This will result in reduced battery voltage leading to engine stalling and/or a no start condition" (Interesting sentence structure at the start there...)


Can't say I have had a problem but I daresay I will have it fixed courtesy of Suzuki...

Anyone else similarly notified?

[Gremlin]

It's a sign... the 7fiddy is calling :D

[slofox]

It's a sign... the 7fiddy is calling :D

:facepalm::facepalm::facepalm:

"Begone satan - tempt me not!"

Nah - I just stuck new tyres on the 6 so I have to use at least half of 'em up before I surrender to that siren of a semfiddy...

Besides, "she who must be obeyed" has forbidden me to spend any of the money I will nett from my house swap on motorbikes...the cow

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[mattian]

It goes a little something like this.....

"Dear valued customer,
Suzuki New Zealand is conducting a service campaign on selected motorcycle models where the rectifier/regulator needs to be replaced.
Suzuki Japan have advised us of the possiblity due to insufficient adhesion with the rectifier, heat generated by the inner power module is unable to dissipate through the outer case cooling fins. This condition may cause abnormal heat within the rectifier/regulator, which can result in insufficient charging current to the battery. This will result in reduced battery voltage leading to engine stalling and/or a no start condition."

It goes on to to say that this procedure will be performed at no cost for parts and labour.

[Maha]

Does the letter go on to say where to take your bike locally to get the work done at no cost to you...the owner?

[mattian]

Yep. On the reverse there's a full list of local Suzuki dealers from Kaitaia to Invercargill

[BoristheBiter]

yep got one yesterday. I have all ready been onto Haldanes and they will sort it out.

[White trash]

So is it all GSXR and SV models affected and for what years?

[Maha]

Yep. On the reverse there's a full list of local Suzuki dealers from Kaitaia to Invercargill

I take you chose the one in Invercagill?.....:scooter:

[AllanB]

It goes a little something like this.....
"Dear valued customer,
Suzuki New Zealand confirms your bike is gay."


Fixed it for you. :woohoo:

Hang on, maybe that was the letter I got from Blue Wing Honda?

I'm so confused these days.

[BoristheBiter]

So is it all GSXR and SV models affected and for what years?

Well mines a 09 gixxer.
But it isn't up on their web site so don't know about any others.

[Banditbandit]

So is it all GSXR and SV models affected and for what years?

I've got a pair of Bandits .. so it is wider than that - I haven't checked which Bike the VIN number is, but I suspect it's the '09 1250 ...

Suzuki probably got a bad batch of retctifiers which are common on several models ..

[mattian]

Well mines a 09 gixxer.
But it isn't up on their web site so don't know about any others.

and mines an 09 Gladius. so it's possible that the problem has been solved with the newer bikes. Yeah, they dont give out much info about who has been affected. If it pertains to you then you will be sent a letter. I guess they dont want to cause any kind of irrational panic.

[sir.taz]

I got the same letter for my bandit. Have emailed them to see if it affects the wife's boulevard

[sir.taz]

I got the letter today for my 08 1250 bandit. Have contacted them to see if it affects the wife's bike as well

[OnCam]

mines an 09 gsxr600 got it booked in to get the rectifer done this saturday.. the US guys were about a month ahead of us with the so i was just waiting to see if suzuki NZ was going to issue the recall. some have mentioned improved throttle response

[Scouse]

and mines an 09 Gladius. so it's possible that the problem has been solved with the newer bikes. Yeah, they dont give out much info about who has been affected. If it pertains to you then you will be sent a letter. I guess they dont want to cause any kind of irrational panic.Or bad publicity more like. look at the the weasle word terminology it is now a service campain and not a fault recall

[ckai]

The old man got one for his GSXF. It's funny, I know the Trumpy 675's have issues with them as well. I know one guys burnt up. But no recall from Triumph. They must think because we own Trumpy's we'll be able to fix it with a screw driver.

When we wife owned the GSXF she had issues with the battery going dead after leaving the park lights on for only a couple hours. We reckon this could have something to do with it.

[Bonez]

Good on Suzuki for notifying owners.

[boman]

We have an 08 SV1000, and a 11 Gladius in the household. No letter as of yet for either...

[varminter]

My Strom's getting done, must be worth doing it for Suzuki seeing as how it'll cost a packet.

[AllanB]

Odd that they are doing bikes several years old - I would have thought if it was going to be a problem it would have happened over 2 - 3 years back.

Thumbs up to Suzuki though.

[FJRider]

GOOD NEWS .... :yes::yes::yes::yes::yes::yes::yes:


I GOT A YAMAHA .... :killingme


:innocent: :innocent: :innocent: :innocent: :innocent: :innocent: :innocent:

[Elysium]

And when it's a blue moon again, Suzuki will issue a recall on the TL1000 to replace the crappy rear suspension design. :innocent:

[Jantar]

I found this:


If you’ve bought a Suzuki motorcycle in the past few years, you might want to check out the list for the Japanese company’s latest motorcycle recall. Affecting 73,426 motorcycles from various product lines and model years (2008-2010), Suzuki has discovered a faulty electrical rectifier/regulator in its design that needs replacing.

According to the recall, rectifiers/regulators on bikes built between July 2007 and September 2009 have an inadequate amount of adhesion between the power module and the case, which results in the unit not sufficiently being cooled by its heat sink (affected Suzuki part numbers are: 32800-41F11, 32800-15H10, 32800-05H11, 32800-41G10, 32800-15H00, 32800-18H00, 32800-05G10, 32800-10G10, 32800-05H20, OR 32800-06G01). As a result the unit’s circuit board could warp, and become dislodged from its casing.

Should the rectifier/regulator start malfunctioning because of this condition, the motorcycle would improperly charge its electrical system, likely draining the battery, and possibly causing the motorcycle to stall. Suzuki will notify owners affected by the issue, and a Suzuki distributor will replace the affected part for free. The recall is expected to take place March 2, 2011, the affected models are listed below. Concerned Suzuki owners can contact Suzuki 1-714-996-7040, and as always the NHTSA is available at 1-888-327-4236 or at the safercar.gov website.



Affected Model Affected Model Year

Suzuki / AN400 2008-2009

Suzuki / DL1000 2008-2009

Suzuki / GSF1250 2008-2009

Suzuki / GSX-R600 2008-2009

Suzuki / GSX-R750 2008-2009

Suzuki / GSX1300B 2008

Suzuki / GSX1300R 2008-2010

Suzuki / GSX650F 2008-2009

Suzuki / SFV650 2009-2010

Suzuki / VL800 2008-2010

Suzuki / VLR1800 2008-2009

Suzuki / VZ1500 2009-2010



Source: NHTSA

[BuzzardNZ]

any one know if this is the same as the 'green connector' issue, that seems to be common among SV's and GSXR's?

[BoristheBiter]

GOOD NEWS .... :yes::yes::yes::yes::yes::yes::yes:


I GOT A YAMAHA .... :killingme


:innocent: :innocent: :innocent: :innocent: :innocent: :innocent: :innocent:

So what the good news then??

[FJRider]

So what the good news then??

I didn't ... get mail ... :killingme

[miloking]

Got a letter from Suzuki NZ yesterday. Guts of which is...

"Suzuki Japan have advised us of the possibility due to insufficient adhesion with the rectifier, heat generated by the inner power module is unable to dissipate through the outer case cooling fins. This condition may cause abnormal heat within the rectifier/regulator, which can result in insufficient charging current to the battery. This will result in reduced battery voltage leading to engine stalling and/or a no start condition" (Interesting sentence structure at the start there...)


Can't say I have had a problem but I daresay I will have it fixed courtesy of Suzuki...

Anyone else similarly notified?

Yeah all CBR1000RR had the same recall, all the way from 2004-2007 .... no big deal, mine had it done by first owner just before i got her...

[Gremlin]

I didn't ... get mail ... :killingme
Because you have a Yamaha... no-one wants to admit to knowing you :dodge:

[DingoZ]

Yup, got the letter in the mail. Will be taking it to WMC, where they will sort for me no problems.

[Okey Dokey]

Nice work, Jantar. Thanks for the information :)

[mazz1972]

Jeepers there must be alot of bikes involved.

Hubby got the letter for his Strom yesterday. He hasn't had any problems luckily. Bit of a pain to find time to get it fixed but will sort it.

[slofox]

When I spoke to Boyds yesterday they told me they had swapped out quite a few but that none of them had caused or looked like causing any problems.

In this litigious age I daresay Suzuki is erring on the side of caution...

[allycatz]

My other half got letter yesterday for his 2008 Busa

[Grasshopperus]

Hey Slofox, just be glad they're not recalling your pacemaker. :innocent:

[bsasuper]

Suzuki likes sending letters, at least its nothing to serious like the one I got to have the head gasket changed on a brand new gsxr750 back in 96.

[slofox]

Hey Slofox, just be glad they're not recalling your pacemaker. :innocent:

My GSXR IS my pacemaker...