Power train: automatic transmission
- Component
- Power train: automatic transmission
- Manufacturer
- Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 300
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2019-05-16
- Owners notified
- 2019-06-05
Defect description
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.
Safety risk
If the drive plate breaks, the scooter will lose power to the rear wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.