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Motorcycle (Suzuki V-Strom) - Repair
Official notice
17 Dec 2015
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Motorcycle (Suzuki V-Strom) - Repair. Due to defects in the electrical system (wiring harness). ■ Defective component (part name): Electrical system (wiring harness). ■ Condition of the structure, system or performance deemed noncompliant with standards, and its cause: ① In the starting system, the coupler connecting the ignition switch lead wires to the wiring harness has an unsuitable design. Water exposure during use may corrode the terminals inside the coupler. Continued use may allow corrosion to progress and cause poor electrical continuity. In the worst case, the engine may stop while riding. ② Due to improper wiring harness routing design, the harness may contact the underside of the fuel tank. Continued use may cause vibration while riding to wear through the harness insulation and cause a short circuit, resulting in engine malfunction. In the worst case, the engine may stop while riding. ③ Due to an improper mounting position for the battery ground terminal, current may have difficulty flowing through the ground terminal during use. Continued use may, in the worst case, prevent the starter motor from operating, making the engine impossible to start. Published 2015-12-17.
What to do now
(Recall)3725 ■ Corrective measures: ① On all vehicles, add a waterproof cover to the coupler and inspect the coupler terminals. If corrosion is found, replace the ignition switch lead wires and the complete wiring harness. ② On all vehicles, inspect the wiring harness and reroute it to the proper position. If insulation wear is found, repair it or replace the complete wiring harness with a new one. ③ On all vehicles, secure the ground terminal in the correct position and replace the outer tubing with tubing offering improved heat resistance.
Recall number
3725
Official notice
2015-12-17
The hazard
The hazard
Due to defects in the electrical system (wiring harness). ■ Defective component (part name): Electrical system (wiring harness). ■ Condition of the structure, system or performance deemed noncompliant with standards, and its cause: ① In the starting system, the coupler connecting the ignition switch lead wires to the wiring harness has an unsuitable design. Water exposure during use may corrode the terminals inside the coupler. Continued use may allow corrosion to progress and cause poor electrical continuity. In the worst case, the engine may stop while riding. ② Due to improper wiring harness routing design, the harness may contact the underside of the fuel tank. Continued use may cause vibration while riding to wear through the harness insulation and cause a short circuit, resulting in engine malfunction. In the worst case, the engine may stop while riding. ③ Due to an improper mounting position for the battery ground terminal, current may have difficulty flowing through the ground terminal during use. Continued use may, in the worst case, prevent the starter motor from operating, making the engine impossible to start.
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Brand: Suzuki. Contact: スズキ株式会社. Phone 0120-402-253.
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