Recall Details For: 2018 SUZUKI DR-Z400S
NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER - 18V441000
- RUNNING SEQUENCE NUMBER: 132049
- NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:18V441000
- VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MAKE: SUZUKI
- VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT MODEL: DR-Z400S
- MODEL YEAR: 2018
- MFR CAMPAIGN NUMBER : 2A84
- COMPONENT DESCRIPTION: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
- MANUFACTURER THAT FILED DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE REPORT: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
- BEGIN DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20171016
- END DATE OF MANUFACTURING: 20171019
- VEHICLE, EQUIPMENT OR TIRE REPORT: V
- POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 191
- DATE OWNER NOTIFIED BY MFR: 20180716
- RECALL INITIATOR (MFR/OVSC/ODI): MFR
- MANUFACTURERS OF RECALLED VEHICLES/PRODUCTS: Suzuki Motor USA, LLC
- REPORT RECEIVED DATE: 20180629
- RECORD CREATION DATE: 20180702
- REGULATION PART NUMBER:
- FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER:
DEFECT SUMMARY: 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.
CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY: If the brake lights do not illuminate, it can increase the risk of a crash.
CORRECTIVE SUMMARY: 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.
RECALL 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.
UNIQUE COMPONENT NUMBER: 000088029003512718000000227
