MLIT Statutory Recall · Japan

Recall 1223003 — Wiring

Filed February 24, 2016 · Suzuki

Overview

MLIT filing number1223003
TypeStatutory Recall (government-mandated recall)
Date filedFebruary 24, 2016
Manufacturer(s)Suzuki
ComponentWiring
Production periodDecember 19, 2013 — February 2015
Vehicles affected70 units

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)ModelChassis 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

Check your own vehicle: to see whether this filing affects a specific chassis number — and find every other recall for it — use the chassis lookup on the home page.

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