NHTSA Recall 16V808000
Filed by Suzuki Motor USA, LLC. Component: Exterior Lighting. Reported 2016-11-07. An estimated 1,890 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
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.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 2A66
Notes
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.