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Our severity:HighNHTSA·18V441000·Announced 2018-06-29

Suzuki Recalls 2018 DR-Z400S and DR-Z400SM Motorcycles for Brake Light Defect

Suzuki is recalling 2018 DR-Z400S and DR-Z400SM motorcycles because resin may prevent the rear brake light from illuminating, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 functional safety defect (brake lights) that increases crash risk, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2018 Suzuki DR-Z400S and DR-Z400SM motorcycles. The recall addresses a defect where resin that fills the rear brake stop lamp switch may have adhered to the internal contacts during assembly. This issue can prevent the brake lamp from illuminating when the brake is applied.

If the brake lights do not illuminate, it can increase the risk of a crash. The recall began on July 16, 2018. Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will install a new stop lamp switch assembly free of charge. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SUZUKI DR-Z400S, DR-Z400SM
Brand
SUZUKI
Manufacturer
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
191

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 (2)

  • DR-Z400S
  • DR-Z400SM

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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