Suzuki Recall Of V-Strom, SFV650, Burgman

Suzuki is recalling more than 8,500 motorcycles and scooters, with the 2014-2015 DL1000 V-Strom, 2012-2014 DL650A V-Strom, 2013-2014 SFV650 and 2013-2014 AN650A Burgman models affected.

It’s an electrical issue that could potentially afflict as many as 2,404 of the 2014 V-Strom 1000 models manufactured between Jan. 17, 2014 to June 5, 2014 and 2015 V-Strom 1000 models built between Nov. 4, 2014 and Feb. 6, 2015.

V-Strom 1000

“Due to corrosion or being attached to the painted engine case, the battery ground connection may have poor electrical conductivity,” NHTSA reports. “The engine may stall and be unable to be restarted, increasing the risk of a crash.”

Owners are being notified. The recall is expected to begin on Jan. 22. “Dealers will relocate the battery ground connection to an unpainted surface and replace the ground wire protector with a high-heat resistance tube, free of charge” the NHTSA said.

The recall of as many as 6,214 of the V-Strom 650, SFV650 and Burgman models is for “excessive tappet and camshaft wear within the engines” due to “contamination from component production and storage,” the NHTSA said. “The excessive wear may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.”

This recall is expected Feb. 1. “Dealers will inspect tappet clearance, replacing the tappets ad camshafts as necessary,” also free of charge.