CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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 get into the rear brake light switch on certain 2018-2019 Suzuki GSX250R motorcycles and corrode it. When this happens, the rear brake light may not light up when the brakes are applied, or it may stay on when the brakes are not being used.
A brake light that fails to illuminate, or that stays lit when you are not braking, can confuse drivers behind you and increase the risk of a crash.
Suzuki will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the rear brake stop light switch free of charge. Owners can also contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934 and reference recall number 2A90. Check your motorcycle's VIN for open recalls to see whether your bike is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Suzuki GSX250R | 20182019 |
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