In February 2016, Suzuki filed a statutory recall with Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) concerning the Wiring, covering the V-Strom 1000. The filing affects 70 vehicles manufactured between December 19, 2013 and February 2015.
Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1223003 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | February 24, 2016 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Suzuki |
| Component | Wiring |
| Production period | December 19, 2013 — February 2015 |
| Vehicles affected | 70 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 2016 in this archive. For scale, 4,022 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 1 year and 2 months.
Defect
The battery ground terminal is secured at an incorrect position, which may cause electrical resistance to increase at the ground terminal over time. Continued use may result in the starter motor failing to operate, leaving the vehicle unable to start.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, secure the ground terminal at the correct position and replace the outer protective tube with a heat-resistant upgraded part.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| DD111 | Ｖ－Ｓｔｒｏｍ １０００ | JS1DD111100102540 — JS1DD111100109499 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
バッテリーのアース端子の固定位置が不適切なため、使用過程において、アース端子に電気が流れにくくなることがある。そのため、そのまま使用を続けると、最悪の場合、スターターモータが作動せず始動不能となるおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、アース端子を正規な位置に固定するとともに、外装チューブを耐熱性向上品に交換する。
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=3007289
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