Suzuki issues recall for almost four lakh scooters, bikes in India

Suzuki has issued a massive recall for the Suzuki Access 125, Burgman 125 and Avenis 125 on July 25, 2024. The recall affects vehicles manufactured between April 30 and December 3, 2022.

This issue is caused due to a faulty high-tension cord, which is installed to the ignition coil. Suzuki describes the issue as, “Since high-tension cord, which did not meet the drawing requirements (NG) was installed to ignition coil, crack and breakage occurred in [the] cord due to repeated bending caused by engine oscillation during running. This resulted in engine stall and starting failure. Further, when cracked high-tension cord is exposed to water, the vehicle speed sensor and throttle position sensor may be damaged by the leaked ignition output, resulting in speed display failure or starting failure”.

Suzuki has listed the number of affected units to be 2,63,788 units of the Access, 52,578 units of the Avenis and 72,025 Burgman 125 units. Suzuki also mentions this to be a precautionary recall and has informed affected owners to visit their nearest service centre to have the part replaced.

Suzuki has also issued an unrelated recall for the V-Strom 800DE in India for vehicles manufactured between May 5, 2023 and April 23, 2024. This is an international recall and Suzuki estimates that up to 67 units have been affected in India. The issue here stems from a faulty rear tyre where cracks or deformations can form in the tyre tread. If gone unchecked, portions of the rear tyre tread may separate from the tyre structure and impact overall vehicle dynamics. Affected bikes will have a new rear tyre installed.

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