The defect
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2018 GSX250R and GSX250RZ motorcycles. The low and/or high beam headlight may fail.
The risk
The sudden loss of low and/or high beams can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headlight bulb and install a bulb retention spring clip, free of charge. The recall began March 29, 2021. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-844-352-4921.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by ODI
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Suzuki GSX250R | 2018 |
| Suzuki GSX250RZ | 2018 |
Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
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 GSX250R | 2018 | 0 | 2 |
| Suzuki GSX250RZ | 2018 | 0 | 1 |
Other exterior lighting recalls in 2020
37 of the 782 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2020 concerned the exterior lighting; Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. filed 33 campaigns in all.
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NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2020