In December 2015, Suzuki filed a statutory recall with Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) concerning the Wiring, covering the V-Strom. The filing affects 1,023 vehicles manufactured between May 20, 2014 and September 19, 2014.
Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1137251 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | December 17, 2015 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Suzuki |
| Component | Wiring |
| Production period | May 20, 2014 — September 19, 2014 |
| Vehicles affected | 1,023 units |
Filing in context
The Wiring is the most frequently cited component category in this archive, appearing in 236 of its 4,890 filings. This filing is one of 24 Suzuki notifications from 2015 in this archive. For scale, 2,793 of the 4,890 filings in this archive report a larger number of affected vehicles; the vehicles involved here were manufactured over a span of about 3 months.
Defect
In the starting system, the connector joining the ignition switch lead wire to the wiring harness is incorrectly designed, allowing water intrusion to corrode the terminals inside the connector during service. Continued use allows the corrosion to progress, causing poor electrical continuity. In the worst case, the engine may stall while driving.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, a waterproof cover will be added to the connector and the connector terminals will be inspected. Where corrosion is found, the ignition switch lead wire and complete wiring harness will be replaced.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 1 type code(s). A vehicle is affected if its chassis number falls within one of the ranges below.
| Type code (型式) | Model | Chassis ranges |
|---|---|---|
| EBL-VU51A | Ｖストローム | VU51A-100007 — VU51A-101029 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
始動装置において、イグニッションスイッチリード線とワイヤーハーネスを接続するカプラの構造が不適切なため、使用過程において、当該カプラ内部の端子が、被水により腐食することがある。そのため、そのまま使用を続けると、腐食が進行して導通不良となり、最悪の場合、走行中にエンジンが停止するおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、カプラに防水カバーを追加するとともに、カプラ端子部を点検し、腐食を確認した場合は、イグニッションスイッチリード線とワイヤーハーネス一式を交換する。
Source & verification
This entry reproduces public data from Japan's MLIT recall registry. English text is jdmvin.com's own translation; always verify against the official source:
https://renrakuda.mlit.go.jp/renrakuda/ris-detail-car.html?class=recalldatacar&id=3003685
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