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.
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 is expected to begin November 23, 2016. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-714-572-1490. Suzuki’s number for this recall is 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.
MANUFACTURER RECALL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT PDF: rcak-16v808-1339
SAFETY DEFECT PART 573 NON-COMPLIANCE NOTICE: rclrpt-16v808-8442
Report Receipt Date: NOV 07, 2016
NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V808000
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,890
Vehicle Make Model Year(s)
- SUZUKI GW250 2013, 2015, 2017
