NHTSA Campaign 16V808000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Issued by Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. · Reported Nov 7, 2016 · 1,890 vehicles affected

What's 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.

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 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 affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
SUZUKI GW250 2013 1,890
SUZUKI GW250 2015 1,890
SUZUKI GW250 2017 1,890

Source: NHTSA Campaign 16V808000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.