- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Problem
- Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Burgman 200/UH200 scooters. The rivet connections may fail and allow the movable driven face (drive plate) of the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) to break.
- Risk
- If the drive plate breaks, the scooter will lose power to the rear wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drive plate, free of charge. The recall began June 5, 2019. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-714-572-1490. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A89.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
The rivet connections in the continuously variable transmission (CVT) can fail, allowing the movable driven face, or drive plate, to break. The notice does not describe any other symptoms beyond the loss of drive.
If the drive plate breaks, the scooter will lose power to the rear wheel, which increases the risk of a crash. Stop riding a scooter in this recall population until the repair is done if you are concerned about the risk.
The remedy is free: an authorized Suzuki dealer will replace the drive plate at no cost to you. Owners will be notified by Suzuki. You can also contact Suzuki customer service at 1-714-572-1490 and reference recall number 2A89. Check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your scooter is included.
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Suzuki Burgman 200 | 20182019 |
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