Recall 24V535 affects 1,688 2023-2024 Suzuki DL800 motorcycles for rear tire tread separation. Do not drive. Free repair at any franchised Suzuki dealer.
Tread separation can cause loss of vehicle control and increase crash risk. Do not drive the motorcycle, even for short trips, until the rear tire remedy is complete. Increased vibration from the rear wheel or tire, cracking, or tread deformation is a warning sign. Repair will be free at any franchised Suzuki dealer once available.
Suzuki is recalling 1,688 2023-2024 DL800 motorcycles under recall 24V535 because the rear tire can crack or deform and the tread can separate. Do not drive the motorcycle until Suzuki gives repair instructions; the Suzuki dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The rear tire on the 2023-2024 Suzuki DL800 is the tire that supports the back of the motorcycle and transfers engine power to the road. Its tread is the outer rubber surface that grips the pavement. The tire has to keep its shape while carrying load, heat, and road force through normal riding.
On affected motorcycles, the rear tire can crack or deform. Suzuki has not identified the cause yet, so the filing does not point to a confirmed material, manufacturing, or assembly problem. If the tread separates from the tire body, the rear tire no longer rolls with a uniform surface.
The warning sign is increased vibration from the rear wheel and tire. That vibration can appear when the tread starts cracking, deforming, or separating, so treat a new rear-wheel vibration as a sign the tire needs inspection.
Who's affected?
Both model years list the same rear tire component.
| 2024 Suzuki DL800 | tire |
|---|---|
| 2023 Suzuki DL800 | tire |
| Units affected | 1,688 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorcycle is included.
What's the safety risk?
Tread separation can cause loss of vehicle control and increase crash risk. Do not drive the motorcycle, even for short trips, until the rear tire remedy is complete. Increased vibration from the rear wheel or tire, cracking, or tread deformation is a warning sign. Repair will be free at any franchised Suzuki dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2023-2024 Suzuki DL800 is included in this recall.
- Do not drive or ride the motorcycle until the rear-tire replacement is complete.
- Arrange a tow or trailer transport if the motorcycle has to be moved to the dealer; do not ride it there yourself.
- Contact a franchised Suzuki dealer to ask when the free rear-tire replacement that fixes the tread-separation risk is available.
- Bring the owner notice if Suzuki mailed one. If not, reference recall number 24V535 and Suzuki recall 3A03 when you call.
What happens at the repair
Do not ride the motorcycle until the recall remedy is complete. Once Suzuki opens the final dealer repair, a Suzuki technician will replace the rear tire, free under the recall. Parts and labor are covered. Suzuki has a general reimbursement plan on file. If you already paid out of pocket for a rear tire replacement tied to this recall, ask Suzuki customer service how to submit repair documentation under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| July 17, 2024 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 29, 2024 | Dealer notification began |
| July 29, 2024 | Dealer notification ended |
| July 29, 2024 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| September 20, 2024 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V535?
Recall 24V535 covers 1,688 2023-2024 Suzuki DL800 motorcycles with a rear tire that can crack or deform and separate at the tread. Tread separation can cause loss of vehicle control and increase crash risk. Suzuki dealers will replace the rear tire for free.
What should I do if my 2023-2024 Suzuki DL800 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorcycle is included in recall 24V535. If it is, do not ride it. Contact a franchised Suzuki dealer, reference recall 24V535 or Suzuki recall number 3A03, and ask how to complete the free rear tire replacement without riding the motorcycle in.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to perform safety recall repairs at no cost, and Suzuki says dealers will replace the rear tire free of charge. Parts and labor are covered at a franchised Suzuki dealer for motorcycles included in recall 24V535.
What does do not drive mean for this Suzuki recall?
Do not drive means do not ride the motorcycle until the rear tire replacement is complete. The recall involves rear tire cracking or deformation that can lead to tread separation. Ask the Suzuki dealer how to move the motorcycle safely if it needs to be transported for service.
When were owners notified about recall 24V535?
Suzuki mailed owner notification letters on September 20, 2024. If you bought the motorcycle used or never received the letter, check your VIN anyway. Recall eligibility follows the motorcycle, not the first owner.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/24V535000 |
|---|---|
| Suzuki customer service | 714-996-7040 |
| NHTSA recall # | 24V535 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 24V535000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →