Recall 12V038000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH Defect in 2012-2012 SUZUKI DL650
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,396 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 12V038000 |
| Manufacturer | AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,396 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
SUZUKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 AN400, AN650, AND DL650 SCOOTERS AND MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED PRIOR TO DECEMBER 17, 2011, BECAUSE THE LEVER-MOUNTED BRAKE LIGHT ACTUATING SWITCH(ES) MAY FAIL.
Safety Consequence
ON THE AN400 AND AN650 MODELS, FAILURE OF THE SWITCHES WILL PREVENT THE SCOOTERS FROM STARTING. ON ALL OF THE AFFECTED MODELS, FAILURE OF THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH(ES) MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN A SCOOTER OR MOTORCYCLE IS BRAKING, THEREBY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH WITH A TRAILING VEHICLE.
Remedy
SUZUKI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND SUZUKI DISTRIBUTORS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE LIGHT ACTUATING SWITCH, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 13, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-714-996-7040.
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