Suzuki, Not Yamaha, Recall

[na1g]

According to the May 2011 Motorcycle Consumer news, Suzuki is recalling some 2008-2010 models due to an electrical defect. The defect "...can lead to engine stalling and/or a no-start condition. Engine stalling while riding can increase the risk of a crash."

Sounds a whole lot like the well-documented ground spider problem on the FJR (although the reason is different). So why are Suzukis are being recalled but FJRs are not. Just wondering...

pete

 

[wfooshee]

Might depend on how many of them did it, and (without knowing anything about incidents) it might have actually taken someone getting hurt on one of them.

 

[zzzzip]

If anyone is interested in the cause, they should have a look at the threads on the V-Strom forums. It is not a grounding spyder issue.

Mine was built prior to the problem bikes, but I have an interest.

 

[03HiYoSilver]

If this is what I think it is, my friend with a 2008 Suzuki 650 just had the recall done on his bike.

It was for a possible overheating Voltage Rectifier that covered several models.

He took it in and got the New and Improved one in about 30 minutes.