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Suzuki DL800 DE recalled over a tyre or wheel defect

Tyres and wheels

Affected vehicles may have been equipped with a rear tyre that can develop cracking or other deformation of the tyre tread under higher-speed operation conditions. In the worst case under continued use portions of the tire tread may separate from the tyre structure and impact overall motorcycle dynamics.

Check your product

Only vehicles within the listed VIN ranges or build dates are covered. A franchised dealer can confirm from your VIN.

1 identifier listed for this notice.

  • DL800 DE

    Build datesThe build or first registration date is on the V5C.
    • 22/11/2022 – 31/05/2023
    • 17/07/2023 – 31/07/2023
    Manufacturer referenceThe manufacturer’s own campaign number. Quote it to the dealer.
    • R24/05

What to do now

The issue is with tyres or wheels, which could lose pressure, crack or come loose.

  1. Check whether your vehicle is affected using its registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer.
  2. Contact a franchised dealer to book the free repair.
  3. Keep the manufacturer’s recall letter if you receive one, and update your address on the V5C so future letters reach you.

Why it matters. Tyre and wheel failures at speed can cause loss of control.

Repairs and costs

You should not pay for a safety recall repair. Book it with a franchised dealer for the make and take your V5C or registration number.

If you have already paid for a repair to fix the same defect, ask the manufacturer whether it will reimburse you.

From the official notice

Published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (R/2024/448). Quoted as issued.

Summary

Affected vehicles may have been equipped with a rear tyre that can develop cracking or other deformation of the tyre tread under higher-speed operation conditions. In the worst case under continued use portions of the tire tread may separate from the tyre structure and impact overall motorcycle dynamics.

Defect

Affected vehicles may have been equipped with a rear tyre that can develop cracking or other deformation of the tyre tread under higher-speed operation conditions. In the worst case under continued use portions of the tire tread may separate from the tyre structure and impact overall motorcycle dynamics.

Remedy

Replace rear tyre.

Models

DL800 DE

Open the DVSA notice

Questions

Why are Suzuki DL800 DE being recalled?

The issue is with tyres or wheels, which could lose pressure, crack or come loose. Tyre and wheel failures at speed can cause loss of control.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected?

Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker or ask a franchised dealer, who can check your VIN against the manufacturer’s campaign. The VIN ranges and build dates published by the DVSA are listed on this page.

What should I do now?

Check whether your vehicle is affected using its registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer. Contact a franchised dealer to book the free repair.

Will the repair cost anything?

You should not pay for a safety recall repair. Book it with a franchised dealer for the make and take your V5C or registration number. If you have already paid for a repair to fix the same defect, ask the manufacturer whether it will reimburse you.

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