Suzuki Gixxer 250, Gixxer SF 250 & V-Strom 250 recalled

RahulNagaraj · 12th February 2024, 17:20

Suzuki Motorcycles has recalled its 250cc offerings, the Gixxer 250, Gixxer SF 250 and the V-Strom 250 SX.

The recall is said to be due to an issue with the engine camshaft, resulting in an abnormal wear of the exhaust cam lobe. Reports state that it is being caused due to improper heat treatment of parts in a certain batch of engines. The affected engines could suffer from sudden stalling and/or make abnormal noises.

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Suzuki is said to be identifying the batch of engines with the issue and contacting the respective owners. The defective part will be replaced across Suzuki's official service centres for free.

All three motorcycles use the same 249cc oil-cooled single-cylinder engine. This is the second recall for the 250cc models, the first was back in 2021 when 199 units were recalled for excessive engine vibrations.

Reports though doesn't mention the exact number of vehicles affected or the manufacturing timeline.

Source: BikeWale

Link to Team-BHP news

Safedriver2023 · 12th February 2024, 22:09

Very bad quality control in engine by Suzuki. Camshaft is a forged component which should be properly tested for hardness before machining process. Wondering about the quality of con rod and Crank shaft as they are the ones following suit for the hardness.

RD150 · 13th February 2024, 20:29

This is the second recall since the launch if I remember correctly. No wonder why so many bikes are plagued with vibration issues. I doubt if changing the camshaft is the solution, this can be a major design issue/failure. Come on Suzuki, we expect better from you.

12th February 2024, 17:20	#1
RahulNagaraj Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,293 Thanked: 22,054 Times	Suzuki Gixxer 250, Gixxer SF 250 & V-Strom 250 recalled Suzuki Motorcycles has recalled its 250cc offerings, the Gixxer 250, Gixxer SF 250 and the V-Strom 250 SX. The recall is said to be due to an issue with the engine camshaft, resulting in an abnormal wear of the exhaust cam lobe. Reports state that it is being caused due to improper heat treatment of parts in a certain batch of engines. The affected engines could suffer from sudden stalling and/or make abnormal noises. Suzuki is said to be identifying the batch of engines with the issue and contacting the respective owners. The defective part will be replaced across Suzuki's official service centres for free. All three motorcycles use the same 249cc oil-cooled single-cylinder engine. This is the second recall for the 250cc models, the first was back in 2021 when 199 units were recalled for excessive engine vibrations. Reports though doesn't mention the exact number of vehicles affected or the manufacturing timeline. Source: BikeWale Link to Team-BHP news Last edited by RahulNagaraj : 12th February 2024 at 17:22.
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12th February 2024, 22:09	#2
Safedriver2023 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Vellore Posts: 31 Thanked: 31 Times	Re: Suzuki Gixxer 250, Gixxer SF 250 & V-Strom 250 recalled Very bad quality control in engine by Suzuki. Camshaft is a forged component which should be properly tested for hardness before machining process. Wondering about the quality of con rod and Crank shaft as they are the ones following suit for the hardness. Last edited by KarthikK : 12th February 2024 at 22:11.
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13th February 2024, 20:29	#3
RD150 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Pune Posts: 217 Thanked: 636 Times	Re: Suzuki Gixxer 250, Gixxer SF 250 & V-Strom 250 recalled This is the second recall since the launch if I remember correctly. No wonder why so many bikes are plagued with vibration issues. I doubt if changing the camshaft is the solution, this can be a major design issue/failure. Come on Suzuki, we expect better from you.
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