EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Motorcycle Suzuki “V-Strom 1000” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0189/16
Summary
null Corrosion of the ignition lock connecting plug may lead to failure of the electrical system. Incorrect routing of the wiring harness in the tank area may lead to the engine stalling whilst riding. The incorrect positioning of the battery earth connection may lead to starter failure. As a result, the motorcycle may crash.
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Product
Motorcycle — Suzuki
- Brand
- Suzuki
- Name / model
- V-Strom 1000 · Type: DD;EC type-approval: e4*2002/24*3025*
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Motorcycle
- Production dates: The vehicles concerned were built between 2014 and 2016.
What is the risk?
- null Corrosion of the ignition lock connecting plug may lead to failure of the electrical system. Incorrect routing of the wiring harness in the tank area may lead to the engine stalling whilst riding. The incorrect positioning of the battery earth connection may lead to starter failure. As a result, the motorcycle may crash.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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