CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Water can enter the main wiring harness at the rear brake light switch connectors, which may corrode the brake light switch. The corrosion can cause an electrical short that takes out the headlight, tail light and brake lights.
Losing these lights raises the risk of a crash, since other drivers may not see you braking or riding in the dark.
Suzuki will notify owners. Dealers will install an improved brake light switch assembly and, where needed, a water protection cover, free of charge. You can contact Suzuki customer service at 1-714-572-1490 (recall number 2A66), and you can check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Suzuki GW250 | 201320152017 |
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