The defect
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.
The risk
If the brake lights do not illuminate, it can increase the risk of a crash.
The 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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Suzuki DR-Z400S | 2018 |
| Suzuki DR-Z400SM | 2018 |
Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suzuki DR-Z400S | 2018 | 0 | 1 |
| Suzuki DR-Z400SM | 2018 | 0 | 1 |
Other exterior lighting recalls in 2018
56 of the 912 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2018 concerned the exterior lighting; Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. filed 33 campaigns in all.
| 18V942000 31 Dec 2018 | Arcimoto Inc |
| 18V943000 31 Dec 2018 | Arcimoto Inc |
| 18V941000 31 Dec 2018 | Arcimoto Inc |
| 18V920000 20 Dec 2018 | Custom Truck And Body Works |
| 18V919000 20 Dec 2018 | Toyne Inc. |
| 18V897000 19 Dec 2018 | Seagrave Fire Apparatus, LLC |
| 18V911000 19 Dec 2018 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| 18V906000 19 Dec 2018 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2018