Suzuki DR-Z400S, DR-Z400SM (2018): Exterior lighting
Recall 18V441000 · Jun 29, 2018 · Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
191
vehicles affected
191
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V441000
- Date
- Jun 29, 2018
- Maker
- Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 191
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Exterior lighting > Brake lights > Switch; Exterior lighting > Brake lights
- Model years
- 2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2018 Suzuki DR-Z400S and DR-Z400SM motorcycles. During assembly the resin that fills the rear brake stop lamp switch may have adhered to the internal contacts, which can prevent the brake lamp from illuminating.
What can happen
If the brake lights do not illuminate, it can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will install a new stop lamp switch assembly, free of charge. The recall began on July 16, 2018. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A84.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V441000?
2 models: Suzuki DR-Z400S (2018), Suzuki DR-Z400SM (2018), about 191 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V441000?
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will install a new stop lamp switch assembly, free of charge. The recall began on July 16, 2018. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A84.
What can happen?
If the brake lights do not illuminate, it can increase the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.