Recalled!

**slofox** · 7th April 2011, 08:11

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** · 7th April 2011, 10:20

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

**slofox** · 7th April 2011, 12:17

Originally Posted by Gremlin

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

"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** · 7th April 2011, 14:21

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** · 7th April 2011, 14:26

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** · 7th April 2011, 14:44

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

**BoristheBiter** · 7th April 2011, 14:47

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

**White trash** · 7th April 2011, 15:11

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

**Maha** · 7th April 2011, 15:12

Originally Posted by mattian

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?.....

**AllanB** · 7th April 2011, 15:41

Originally Posted by mattian

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

Fixed it for you.

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

I'm so confused these days.

**BoristheBiter** · 7th April 2011, 15:55

Originally Posted by White trash

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** · 7th April 2011, 16:54

Originally Posted by White trash

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** · 7th April 2011, 16:56

Originally Posted by BoristheBiter

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.