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2003 Suzuki AN650 Burgman

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Feb 9, 2016
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Aug 29, 2005
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 5 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2003 Suzuki AN650 Burgman, most frequently naming the powertrain (other), engine and fuel system categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Powertrain (other)225.0%
  • Engine112.5%
  • Fuel system112.5%
  • Driver assistance112.5%
  • Suspension112.5%
  • Tires & wheels112.5%
  • Transmission112.5%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
05V372000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Aug 29, 2005
5,869 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: 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.
The 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.
AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.Manufacturer number 2082View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

EnginePowertrain (other)
Filed Feb 9, 2016

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" WHERE IT CONNECTS TO BEARING, CAUSING A HIGH PITCH WINDING NOISE. IT ALSO HAS A GRINDING NOISE.

NHTSA ID
10825241
Incident
Dec 28, 2015
Mileage
41,000 mi
Driver assistanceFuel systemPowertrain (other)
Filed Sep 25, 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 SERIOUS INJURY TO ANYONE BECAUSE OF A MALFUNCTION IN THE MOTORCYCLE. THIS PROBLEM IS OCCURRING WITH ALL BURGMAN MODELS BECAUSE IT IS A FACTORY DESIGN DEFECT. I WAS CLOSE TO DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY. SUZUKI IS COMPROMISING THE SAFETY ON ALL ROADS FOR RIDERS. AMERICA SUZUKI MOTORCYCLE SHOULD TAKE RESPONSIBILITY TO FIX THIS PROBLEM RECALLING THE BURGMAN MODELS BEFORE SOME RIDER CAN BE KILLED OR INJURED BECAUSE OF SUZUKI FACTORY DESIGN DEFECT AS WE KNOW MANY...MANY BURGMAN OWNER EXPERIENCING THE SAME AUTO TRANSMISSION PROBLEM AND I AM ONE OF THEM AND MANY MORE. *TR

NHTSA ID
10477077
Incident
Jun 11, 2012
Mileage
27,854 mi
Transmission
Filed Mar 13, 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 GLAD I WAS ON THE CITY STREETS AND NOT ON THE HIGHWAY. IF THIS WOULD HAVE HAPPENED IN THE HOV LANES I DON'T KNOW WHAT I WOULD HAVE OF DONE! IF I HAD BEEN IN THE REGULAR LANES OF FREEWAY THAT I RIDE ON EVERY DAY I MIGHT NOT HAVE MADE IT TO THE SIDE IN ONE PIECE. WHAT HAPPENED TO ME IS THE PRIMARY PULLEY SHAFT ADAPTOR SEIZED ON THE PRIMARY SHAFT AND FROZE. THEREFORE THE TRANSMISSION STOPPED TURNING. I FEEL THAT, IF THERE IS A WEAKNESS WITH THIS PRODUCT, IT?S THE PRIMARY PULLEY AND THE PARTS THAT ARE ATTACHED TO THE PRIMARY PULLEY. INTERESTINGLY THE DEALER HAD JUST WORKED ON A DIFFERENT BIKE ABOUT A MONTH AGO AND WHAT FAILED ON THAT BIKE WAS THE PRIMARY PULLEY ASSEMBLY THE BOLT THAT GOES IN THE BOTTOM OF THE CASING OR THE PRIMARY PULLEY STOPPER BOLT SHEARED OFF RESULTING IN THE PRIMARY PULLEY TURNING INSIDE THE CASING AND CHEWED UP THE INSIDE OF THE CASING. I WILL REFER YOU TO A WEB SITE BURGMANUSA.COM THERE ARE OVER 8,000 MEMBERS HERE. SOME HAD THE CVT TRANS FAILURE. I HAD THE TRANSMISSION REPAIRED AND WITH PARTS AND LABOR THE COST IS $2,526.00 I DO HAVE THE PARTS THAT WAS REPLACED. *TR

NHTSA ID
10261749
Incident
Feb 19, 2009
Mileage
42,705 mi
Tires & wheels
Filed 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.

NHTSA ID
10150155
Incident
Feb 13, 2006
Mileage
21,047 mi
Suspension
Filed Oct 28, 2005

REAR BEARING FAILURE. ONLY 13,000 MILES ON ODOMETER. *NM

NHTSA ID
10141146
Incident
Oct 20, 2005
Mileage
13,000 mi

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Suzuki AN650 Burgman by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2004210—
2003Viewing510—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.