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Suzuki · United States · Mod

Suzuki DL650A V-Strom: Power train — driveline

Affects Suzuki DL650A V-Strom · 2014 — about 103 vehicles.

The hazard

If the drive chain link was not riveted, the chain may come off, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

What to do

Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive chains of the affected motorcycles. For any unsold motorcycles with a drive chain link that is not riveted, Suzuki dealers will replace the non-riveted link with a drive chain joint set. For any motorcycles that have been sold to retail customers with a drive chain link that is not riveted, Suzuki dealers will replace the drive chain and the front and rear sprockets, free of charge. The recall began on May 27, 2014. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-800-572-1490. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A39.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational