6928 units of Suzuki V-Strom 650, GSX-S750 & GSX-R1000 have been recalled.
Suzuki has voluntarily recalled three of its bikes in the United States. These three bikes include Suzuki V-Strom 650, GSX-S750 and GSX-R1000. The total number of units that have been recalled is 6928.
The recall has been done in order to fix the fuel pump O-ring. The damage to the O-ring was done while installing it. The company will replace the O-ring and the inner vessel free of cost. The vehicles affected are 2017 and 2018 manufactured V-Strom 650, 2017 GSX-R1000 and 2018 GSX-S750.
The customers can reach out to their nearest Suzuki dealer and get this problem rectified. The recall has been already commenced and dealers have also started contacting the owners of these bikes.
Suzuki India has released the following statement –
“Globally, Suzuki Motor Corporation has issued a recall for the GSX-S750, GSX-R1000R and V-Strom 650 motorcycle models due to issues reported in sealing design on the fuel pump O ring set. The safety and well-being of our customers is of paramount importance. Hence as a precautionary measure, Suzuki Motorcycle India is replacing the ring set on the existing models of GSX-S750 and GSX-R1000R with an improved design, without any cost to the customer. The communication has been issued to GSX-S750 and GSX-R1000R customers through our dealerships. We can confirm that the fuel pump O ring set issue is not applicable to Suzuki V-Strom 650XT ABS motorcycle launched units sold in India.”
Suzuki V-Strom 650 Recalled
– V-Strom 650, GSX-S750 and GSX-R1000 has been recalled
– Total 6928 units of the motorcycle have been recalled
– The O-ring and the inner vessel will be replaced free of cost
