Recall 16V808000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Report Date
20161107
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Affected Vehicles
3 models

Defect Description

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2013, 2015, and 2017 GW250 motorcycles. Water may enter the main wiring harness at the rear brake light switch connectors, possibly corroding the brake light switch.

Safety Consequence

The corrosion may cause an electrical short and the loss of the head light, tail light and brake lights, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will install an improved brake light switch assembly, and install 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. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A66.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2013 SUZUKI GW250
2015 SUZUKI GW250
2017 SUZUKI GW250

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.