Suzuki India has today (October 28) recalled its most popular sports bike, the Hayabusa, due to a technical fault. The company said it has issued the recall for the third-generation model of the Hayabusa due to a problem with the front brakes.
The recall involves 1,056 units. This model has been on sale in the Indian market since 2021 and is one of the most popular superbikes in India. The Japanese automobile company has given this information in a regulatory filing. The Snakebike will go up against the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R.
Possibility of accident due to front brake lever play Suzuki told the market regulator that the Hayabusa sold in the Indian market has increased front brake lever play, causing the lever to touch the throttle grip. This increases the braking distance. The bike's front brake level play may increase to such an extent that the lever may touch the handlebar, leading to an accident.
The company will replace the defective parts free of charge Suzuki Motorcycle India will contact affected customers. Vehicle owners will be informed about replacement of defective parts. No fee will be charged from the customer for this. Customers can also check if their bike is included in the recall by visiting the company's official website.
If the bike is involved in the recall, you can book an appointment. The Suzuki Hayabusa previously had a braking problem, which was fixed with the addition of Brembo Stylus calipers and 10mm larger discs.
The updated model was launched last year The new Suzuki Hayabusa was launched last year in three dual-tone color options – Metallic Matte Black No. 2 with Glass Sparkle Black, Metallic Thunder Gray with Candy Daring Red and Pearl Brilliant White with Pearl Vigor Blue. The LED headlamps, new side mirrors, turn indicators and position lights present in it give it a premium look. It has a 1340cc 4-stroke, fuel-injected, liquid-cooled DOHC, inline four engine and is priced at Rs. 16.91 lakh (ex-showroom).
Major cases of vehicle recall in the country
- 1. Baleno and WagonR Recall: In July 2020, Maruti recalled 1,34,885 units of WagonR and Baleno. These models were manufactured between November 15, 2018 and October 15, 2019. The company recalled the vehicles due to a fault in the fuel pump.
- 2. Maruti Eeco Recall: In November 2020, the company recalled 40,453 units of Eeco. The company took this decision due to the absence of a standard symbol on the vehicle's headlamp. The recall covers Eecos manufactured between November 4, 2019 and February 25, 2020.
- 3. Mahindra Pickup Recall: In 2021, Mahindra & Mahindra recalled 29,878 units of its commercial pickup vehicles. The company said some pickup vehicles manufactured between January 2020 and February 2021 need to have the fluid pipe replaced.
- 4. Mahindra Thar Recall: Mahindra & Mahindra recalled 1577 units of the diesel variant of its off-road SUV Thar in February 2021. The company said the parts were damaged due to a fault in the plant's machinery. All units were manufactured between September 7 and December 25, 2020.
- 5. Royal Enfield Recall: In May 2021, Royal Enfield recalled 2,36,966 units of Bullet 350, Classic 350 and Meteor 350 due to short circuit fears. All of these were produced between December 2020 and April 2021.
What is a recall and why does it happen? When a company recalls a product it has sold, it is called a recall. A recall decision is taken by a company when its product is defective. During the recall process, it seeks to eliminate the product defect. So that the customer does not have to face any problem regarding the product in future.
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