Suzuki recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Suzuki Gw250 2013, 2015, 2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V808000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 7, 2016
- Owners notified
- Nov 28, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,890
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Mar 2, 2016 to Mar 8, 2016
- Part
- Electrical system › Wiring; Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch
- Maker's own recall 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.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.