Suzuki GB has announced a recall of its V-Strom 800DE due to a defect with the OE fitment rear tyre. This affects 304 machines registered in the UK.
Suzuki says owners of affected units will be contacted and advised to stop riding until an authorised Suzuki dealership has fitted replacement tyres. Owners still on the OE rubber can have their bike collected and returned with new tyres fitted. Owners who have already replaced the OE tyres will be told to contact Suzuki for reimbursement of the cost of the tyres and fitting.
Due to the issue, Suzuki is temporarily unable to register new V-Strom 800DE models. Customers who have placed an order for a new machine will be offered a courtesy bike until the recall is completed.