NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V441
Manufacturer Suzuki
Motor of America, Inc.
Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number of Units Affected 191
Brake Light May Not Illuminate
If the brake lights do not illuminate, it can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Remedy
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.
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.
Check if your Suzuki Motorcycle has a Recall
SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN 2A84
DR-Z400S/SML8 Rear Brake Stop Lamp Switch Replacement
July 6, 2018
Owner Notification Letter
July 16, 2018
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2018/RCONL-18V441-5393.pdf
Bulletin No: 18-086
June 22, 2018
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2018/RCMN-18V441-4148.pdf
Manufacturer Notice
DR-Z400S/SM L8 Stop Lamp Switch Replacement Recall Campaign
June 22, 2018
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2018/RCMN-18V441-9265.pdf
Recall Acknowledgement
July 23, 2018
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