The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·16V808000·Announced 2016-11-07

Suzuki Recalls GW250 Motorcycles Due to Brake Light Switch Corrosion Risk

Suzuki is recalling 2013, 2015, and 2017 GW250 motorcycles because water may corrode the brake light switch, potentially causing loss of lights and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (loss of lights increasing crash risk) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013, 2015, and 2017 GW250 motorcycles. The recall involves 1,890 vehicles. The defect is that water may enter the main wiring harness at the rear brake light switch connectors, which can cause corrosion of the brake light switch.

This corrosion may cause an electrical short, resulting in the loss of the head light, tail light, and brake lights. The loss of these lights increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or deaths are reported in the source text.

Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will install an improved brake light switch assembly and a water protection cover, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 28, 2016. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-714-572-1490 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SUZUKI GW250
Brand
SUZUKI
Manufacturer
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
1,890

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • GW250

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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