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SevereNHTSA·25V873000·Announced 2025-12-17

Suzuki Recalls 2025-2026 DR-Z400 Motorcycles for Brake Fluid Leak Risk

Suzuki is recalling 2025-2026 DR-Z400S and 2025 DR-Z400SM motorcycles because incorrectly tightened screws may allow brake fluid to leak, reducing braking ability.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Suzuki Motor USA, LLC is recalling certain 2025-2026 DR-Z400S and 2025 DR-Z400SM motorcycles. The recall addresses a defect where the reservoir tank cap fixing screws may have been incorrectly tightened. This issue allows brake fluid to leak, causing the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 122, “Motorcycle Brake Systems.”

A brake fluid leak can reduce braking ability, which increases the distance required to stop and the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will tighten the screws free of charge to correct the issue. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 9, 2026. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 20, 2025.

The recalled product

Product
SUZUKI DR-Z400SM, DR-Z400S
Brand
SUZUKI
Manufacturer
Suzuki Motor USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
3,003

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-Z400SM
  • DR-Z400S

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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