Suzuki GSX250R (2018-2019): Exterior lighting
Recall 19V418000 · Jun 5, 2019 · Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
2,640
vehicles affected
2,640
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19V418000
- Date
- Jun 5, 2019
- Maker
- Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 2,640
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Exterior lighting > Brake lights > Switch; Exterior lighting > Brake lights
- Model years
- 2018-2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2018-2019 GSX250R motorcycles. Water intrusion may corrode the rear brake light switch causing the rear brake light to fail to illuminate or remain illuminated continuously when the brake is not applied.
What can happen
A failure of the brake light to illuminate, or continued illumination when the brakes are not being applied, can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear brake stop light switch, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2019. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A90.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 19V418000?
1 model: Suzuki GSX250R (2018-2019), about 2,640 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 19V418000?
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear brake stop light switch, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2019. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A90.
What can happen?
A failure of the brake light to illuminate, or continued illumination when the brakes are not being applied, 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.