EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Motorcycle Suzuki “DL650A / XA L2-L6” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0018/17
Summary
null The insulation material of the windings for the stator of the alternator may be damaged by engine heat causing a short-circuit between the windings and reducing the current generated. If this happens, insufficient charging of the battery could lead to the engine stalling during running.
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Product
Motorcycle — Suzuki
- Brand
- Suzuki
- Name / model
- DL650A / XA L2-L6
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Motorcycle
- Production dates: Manufactured between 21.04.2011 and 14.10.2016.
What is the risk?
- null The insulation material of the windings for the stator of the alternator may be damaged by engine heat causing a short-circuit between the windings and reducing the current generated. If this happens, insufficient charging of the battery could lead to the engine stalling during running.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 25/11/2016
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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