Suzuki Gw250: Brake And Tail Lights May Fail

Suzuki is recalling 1,221 GW250 motorcycles because water can seep into the brake light switch harness, causing corrosion and potentially a short circuit that could melt the fuse and disable the brake and tail lights. The company will replace the affected brake light switch. This recall affects vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom.

Recalling firm
SUZUKI GB PLC
Product
Vehicles: SUZUKI GW250. Units affected: 1,221
Reason
Water ingress may occur in to the harness which can cause corrosion inside the brake light switch. Continued use in this condition can cause a short circuit to occur in the internal circuit of the brake switch. In the worst case the fuse could melt causing the brake and tail lamps not to activate. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the brake light switch.
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2016-11-21
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/91127ad2-b769-49f7-87b1-357ccf49e7d1