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HighNHTSA·19V418000·Announced 2019-06-05

Suzuki Recalls 2018-2019 GSX250R Motorcycles Due to Rear Brake Light Switch Defect

Suzuki is recalling 2,640 GSX250R motorcycles because water intrusion may corrode the rear brake light switch, causing it to fail or stay on.

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 safety-critical component (brake lights) where failure increases the risk of a crash, but no injuries or crashes are reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2018-2019 GSX250R motorcycles. The recall involves 2,640 vehicles. The defect is caused by water intrusion that may corrode the rear brake light switch. This corrosion can cause the rear brake light to fail to illuminate when the brake is applied or to remain illuminated continuously when the brake is not applied.

A failure of the brake light to illuminate, or continued illumination when the brakes are not being applied, can increase the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or crashes are reported in the source text.

Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear brake stop light switch, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2019. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A90. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
SUZUKI GSX250R
Brand
SUZUKI
Manufacturer
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
2,640

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)

  • GSX250R

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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