Suzuki Motorcycles has recalled nearly 4 lakh units across its 125cc scooter range in the Indian market. According to reports, the brand is recalling 3,88,411 units of the Access 125, Avenis 125 and the Burgman Street 125 in India, manufactured between 30th April 2022 and 3rd December 2022. Reports reveal that the recall is precautionary and customers are being contacted to bring their vehicles to the nearest service station to get the vehicles checked.
The recall pertains to the engine failing to start, engine stalling and error with the speed display. Suzuki Access 125, Burgman Street 124 and Avenis 125 manufactured between the dates mentioned above may have such issues. The company will be contacting the customers and gets the vehicle checked. If any issues are found they will be resolved at the service centre itself.
According to sources, Suzuki Motorcycle India, under the recall campaign will be checking the vehicles for damaged High Tension cords. The official notice reveals that the High Tension (HT) cord may not have met the “drawing requirements”. The HT lead is installed on the ignition coil and is likely to crack. This could lead to a breakage and may leak the current while in operation. Also, a leaking HT cord, when exposed to water may lead to the vehicle stalling and hesitating during operation. Furthermore, it could also cause errors in the speedometer sensor as well as the throttle position sensor resulting in a failure for either or both.
In addition to the recall for Suzuki scooters the brand also recalled the V-Strom 800 DE in India for a defect in its rear tyre. Reports reveal that all units sold till date in India are under the recall campaign. Furthermore, sources reveal that 67 units of the V-Strom 800 DE have been sold in India, which are all under recall.
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