Vehicle recall 07V515000 · November 5, 2007

Suzuki GZ250 and GS500

The rear reflex reflector on affected GS500 motorcycles and the rear and side reflex reflectors on affected GZ250 motorcycles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: The rear reflex reflector on affected GS500 motorcycles and the rear and side reflex reflectors on affected GZ250 motorcycles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, 'lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.' the reflex reflectors have a reflected light output at some measurement angles that is less than the minimum output required by the standard.
Consequence: It is possible that this could contribute to a motorist's not noticing the motorcycle in darkness, which may contribute to a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the non-complying reflex reflectors with complying reflectors. The recall began on November 16, 2007. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-800-255-2550.
Notes: Suzuki recall nos. 2099 (GS500) and 2A01 (GZ250).customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 07V515000
Reported to NHTSA: November 5, 2007
Filed by: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
Manufacturer campaign: 2099 & 2A01
Owner notification: November 16, 2007
Vehicles potentially affected: 28,221
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Exterior lighting

Recall 07V515000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Suzuki GS500 (2004-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
Suzuki GZ250 (2002-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002

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