Exterior lighting: brake lightsRecall 19V-418 · 2018–2019 Suzuki GSX250r
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. recall 19V-418 covers 2,640 2018–2019 Suzuki GSX250r for a exterior lighting: brake lights problem, reported to NHTSA on June 5, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q3) shows 60% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V418000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The 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.
The 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.
The fix
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.
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
60%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 63 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 25, 2017 to November 29, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.