In July 2024, Suzuki filed a statutory recall with Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) concerning the Tire. The filing affects 661 vehicles manufactured between February 22, 2023 and February 19, 2024.
Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1155220 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | July 18, 2024 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Suzuki |
| Component | Tire |
| Production period | February 22, 2023 — February 19, 2024 |
| Vehicles affected | 661 units |
Filing in context
The Tire is the most frequently cited component category in this archive, appearing in 11 of its 4,890 filings. This filing is one of 15 Suzuki notifications from 2024 in this archive. For scale, 3,027 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 11 months.
Defect
Some rear tires exhibit cracks and deformation in the tread. Continued use causes abnormal vibration and, in the worst case, tread detachment, compromising driving stability.
Corrective action
As an immediate measure for all vehicles, owners are requested to stop using the affected tires. A permanent remedy will be implemented once a corrective action is determined.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 8BL-EM1BA | Ｖ－ストローム８００ＤＥ | EM1BA-100015 — EM1BA-101000 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
リヤタイヤにおいて、トレッド部に亀裂や変形が発生するものがある。そのため、そのまま使用を続けると、異常振動が発生し、最悪の場合、トレッド部が剥離し走行安定性を損なうおそれがある．
改善措置
全車両、当面の措置として、使用者に対し使用停止を要請し、対策が決定次第、恒久対策を実施する。
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=3009792
Related recalls
Same manufacturer, same component
Other Suzuki filings involving the Tire, closest to this one by filing date.