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Motorcycles (Suzuki V-Strom, GSX250R) - Repair

Official notice

17 Jul 2025

Last checked

27 Oct 2026

RecallScope risk estimate:MediumCAA Japan

An official CAA Japan notice concerns Motorcycles (Suzuki V-Strom, GSX250R) - Repair. Defect in the fuel system (fuel tank). ■ Defective component (part name): Fuel system (fuel tank). ■ Details and cause of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards: Inappropriate manufacturing control has resulted in localized depressions in the sealing surface of the fuel tank filler opening on some tanks. Consequently, the rubber gasket fitted to the fuel tank cap cannot conform to these localized depressions, reducing airtightness and potentially causing evaporative fuel emissions to fail to meet standards. Published 2025-07-17.

What to do now

(Recall notification number) 5688. ■ Corrective measures: On all vehicles, replace the rubber gasket in the fuel tank cap with an improved part capable of conforming to the sealing surface of the fuel tank filler opening.

Units affected

420

Recall number

5688

Official notice

2025-07-17

The hazard

Defect in the fuel system (fuel tank). ■ Defective component (part name): Fuel system (fuel tank). ■ Details and cause of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards: Inappropriate manufacturing control has resulted in localized depressions in the sealing surface of the fuel tank filler opening on some tanks. Consequently, the rubber gasket fitted to the fuel tank cap cannot conform to these localized depressions, reducing airtightness and potentially causing evaporative fuel emissions to fail to meet standards.

How to check if you're affected

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Models

44100-20KA0, 8BK-DS12E, 8BK-DN12B

Recall Numbers

5688

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Affected products

Product 1

スズキ「Vストローム」「GSX250R」

Units affected

420

Hazard

Defect in the fuel system (fuel tank). ■ Defective component (part name): Fuel system (fuel tank). ■ Details and cause of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards: Inappropriate manufacturing control has resulted in localized depressions in the sealing surface of the fuel tank filler opening on some tanks. Consequently, the rubber gasket fitted to the fuel tank cap cannot conform to these localized depressions, reducing airtightness and potentially causing evaporative fuel emissions to fail to meet standards.

Where it was sold

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Location 1

JP · Japan

Affected area 1

JP · Japan

Company & contacts

Brand

Manufacturer

スズキ株式会社

Phone

0120-402-253

Brand: Suzuki. Contact: スズキ株式会社. Phone 0120-402-253.

Source & status

Source

Tier

official

Category

VEHICLES

Official classification

消費者庁 — 修理

Recall details

Recall number

5688

Event id

CAA-00000034068

Units affected

420

Source tier

official

Documents, notices & source

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