Suzuki Recall 16V808000: Electrical System, Wiring

NHTSA recall 16V808000 · announced November 7, 2016 · filed by Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc. · 1,890 units affected

The 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.

The 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.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2013 Suzuki Gw250
• 2015 Suzuki Gw250
• 2017 Suzuki Gw250

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.