Electrical system: wiringRecall 16V-808 · 2013–2017 Suzuki GW250
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. recall 16V-808 covers 1,890 2013–2017 Suzuki GW250 for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on November 7, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q1) shows 49% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V808000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
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.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
49%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 45 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 15, 2013 to March 8, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.