2014 Suzuki Dl650a V-Strom problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (1) · Electrical System (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Power Train:driveline 2014-05-23 · campaign 14V278000 · 103 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: If the drive chain link was not riveted, the chain may come off, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: 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 cont
What owners report
2017-03-30 · Electrical System“tl* the contact owns a 2013 (n/a) suzuki dl650a v-strom. the contact received nhtsa campaign number: 16v878000 (electrical system) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the contact had not …”
2015-05-11 · Suspension · 1,100 mi“the bike has a severe front end vibration and shake on deceleration between 45-35 mph. the vibration starts out mild and escalates to the point that you can loose control of the bike unless you accelerate above 45 mph, or quickly brake and significantly reduce your speed. the problem is you are not always in a safe position on the road and in tra…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.