2003 SUZUKI AN650 BURGMAN

1 recalls — 8 complaints

05V372000 Aug 29, 2005
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN SCOOTERS, IF THE IGNITION SWITCH IS NOT FULLY TURNED FROM THE 'OFF' TO THE 'ON' POSITION, THERE MAY BE UNSTABLE CONTACT BETWEEN THE IGNITION SWITCH CONTACTS. THIS CAN CAUSE ARCING IN THE IGNITION SWITCH.
Consequence
HEAT FROM THE ARCING CAN MELT THE INTERNAL SWITCH BASE PLATE. IF THE SCOOTER IS RIDDEN IN THIS CONDITION, THE IGNITION SWITCH MAY FAIL. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE ENGINE WILL STALL, THE LIGHTS WILL GO OUT, AND THE OPERATOR MAY BE UNABLE TO RESTART THE SCOOTER. THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH TERMINAL CASE ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-255-2550.
5,869 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.

Complaint Statistics

8 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
POWER TRAIN2
SUSPENSION1
TIRES1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
ENGINE1
ENGINE Feb 9, 2016
Incident date: Dec 28, 2015
CVT BOLT AND PULLEY GRINDS; WHICH MAY CAUSE BELT TO BREAK. IF RIDER IS AT A HIGH SPEED, THIS COULD CAUSE A THREATENING ACCIDENT. SUZUKIBURGMAN USA FOREM SUGGESTS THIS IS A HUGE ISSUE WITH 2003-2013 SUZUKI BURGMAN 650'S. OUR BURGMAN IS UNSAFE AND NOW NOT DRIVABLE DUE TO CVT BOLT "MUSHROOMING" WHER... Read more
POWER TRAIN Feb 9, 2016
Incident date: Dec 28, 2015
CVT BOLT AND PULLEY GRINDS; WHICH MAY CAUSE BELT TO BREAK. IF RIDER IS AT A HIGH SPEED, THIS COULD CAUSE A THREATENING ACCIDENT. SUZUKIBURGMAN USA FOREM SUGGESTS THIS IS A HUGE ISSUE WITH 2003-2013 SUZUKI BURGMAN 650'S. OUR BURGMAN IS UNSAFE AND NOW NOT DRIVABLE DUE TO CVT BOLT "MUSHROOMING" WHER... Read more
POWER TRAIN Sep 25, 2012
Incident date: Jun 11, 2012
RIDING MY SUZUKI BURGMAN 2003 ON 405 FWY N/B AND CULVER AVE. I HAD A TRANSMISSION FAILURE BECAUSE OF A SUDDEN SLOWDOWN IN SPEED FROM 65 MPH AND SLOWER, I WAS ALMOST HIT FROM BEHIND BY A CAR. I COULD HEAR THE TIRES SCREECHING BEHIND ME. A DANGEROUS SITUATION AS THIS ONE, COULD LEAD TO DEATH OR SERI... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Sep 25, 2012
Incident date: Jun 11, 2012
RIDING MY SUZUKI BURGMAN 2003 ON 405 FWY N/B AND CULVER AVE. I HAD A TRANSMISSION FAILURE BECAUSE OF A SUDDEN SLOWDOWN IN SPEED FROM 65 MPH AND SLOWER, I WAS ALMOST HIT FROM BEHIND BY A CAR. I COULD HEAR THE TIRES SCREECHING BEHIND ME. A DANGEROUS SITUATION AS THIS ONE, COULD LEAD TO DEATH OR SERI... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Sep 25, 2012
Incident date: Jun 11, 2012
RIDING MY SUZUKI BURGMAN 2003 ON 405 FWY N/B AND CULVER AVE. I HAD A TRANSMISSION FAILURE BECAUSE OF A SUDDEN SLOWDOWN IN SPEED FROM 65 MPH AND SLOWER, I WAS ALMOST HIT FROM BEHIND BY A CAR. I COULD HEAR THE TIRES SCREECHING BEHIND ME. A DANGEROUS SITUATION AS THIS ONE, COULD LEAD TO DEATH OR SERI... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Mar 13, 2009
Incident date: Feb 19, 2009
THIS HAS TO DO WITH AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTORCYCLE. I HAVE WRITTEN A LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT OF AMERICA SUZUKI MOTORCYCLE MAC KATO. THIS IS A CVT TRANSMISSION SAFETY ISSUE TO ME. I HAVE 2003 AN 650 BURGMAN. I WAS RIDING THE BIKE AND ALL OF A SUDDEN I HAD ENGINE POWER BUT WASN'T GOING ANYWHERE. I'M GL... Read more
TIRES Feb 13, 2006
Incident date: Feb 13, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR TIRE ON THE VEHICLE HAD ABNORMAL WEAR. THE CONTACT NOTICED THE TIRE HAD WORN THROUGH TO THE CORD ON THE LEFT SIDE. THE TIRE HAS NOT BEEN SEEN BY A MECHANIC, IT WAS REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE.
SUSPENSION Oct 28, 2005
Incident date: Oct 20, 2005
REAR BEARING FAILURE. ONLY 13,000 MILES ON ODOMETER. *NM

SUZUKI AN650 BURGMAN — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the SUZUKI AN650 BURGMAN across all model years (2003–2004).

2 Total Recalls
10 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

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