Suzuki Recall 05V372000: Electrical System, Ignition, Switch

NHTSA recall 05V372000 · announced August 29, 2005 · filed by American Suzuki Motor Corp. · 5,869 units affected

The problem

ON CERTAIN SCOOTERS, IF THE IGNITION SWITCH IS NOT FULLY TURNED FROM THE 'OFF' TO THE 'ON' POSITION, THERE MAY BE UNSTABLE CONTACT BETWEEN THE IGNITION SWITCH CONTACTS. THIS CAN CAUSE ARCING IN THE IGNITION SWITCH.

The risk

HEAT FROM THE ARCING CAN MELT THE INTERNAL SWITCH BASE PLATE. IF THE SCOOTER IS RIDDEN IN THIS CONDITION, THE IGNITION SWITCH MAY FAIL. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE ENGINE WILL STALL, THE LIGHTS WILL GO OUT, AND THE OPERATOR MAY BE UNABLE TO RESTART THE SCOOTER. THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

What to do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH TERMINAL CASE ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-255-2550.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SUZUKI RECALL NO. 2082.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2004 Suzuki An400
• 2003 Suzuki An400 Burgman
• 2003 Suzuki An650 Burgman
• 2004 Suzuki An650 Burgman
• 2004 Suzuki Burgman 400
• 2003 Suzuki Burgman 650
• 2004 Suzuki Burgman 650

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.