Equipment recall 08E052000 · August 15, 2008

Suzuki SV650S, Suzuki GSX1300R and 9 more models

The lobe height on some of these levers are smaller and do not properly engage the stomp lamp switch which will not deactivate when the driver releases the brake lever.

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

This is a recall of aftermarket equipment listed for the vehicles below. It applies only if the recalled part was installed on the vehicle.

Summary: Motion pro is recalling 10,000 aftermarket brake levers, model no. 14-0415, sold for use on certain my 1999 through 2008 Suzuki and my 1998 through 2003 yamaha motorcycles. The lobe height on some of these levers are smaller and do not properly engage the stomp lamp switch which will not deactivate when the driver releases the brake lever. The lever can be identified by the marking "jy 378" at the base of the lever near the pivot bushing.
Consequence: If this occurs, the stop lamp will remain on which could possibly result in a crash.
Remedy: Motion pro will notify owners and provide a free remedy. The recall began on September 11, 2008. Owners may contact motion pro at 1-877-438-7831.
Notes: This recall only pertains to aftermarket motion pro brake levers and has no relation to any original equipment installed on Suzuki or yamaha motorcycles.customers may 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: 08E052000
Reported to NHTSA: August 15, 2008
Filed by: MOTION PRO, INC.
Owner notification: September 11, 2008
Vehicles potentially affected: 10,000
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Equipment

Recall 08E052000 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 DL1000 (2002-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002
Suzuki DL650 (2004-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
Suzuki GSX-R1000 (2001-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001
Suzuki GSX-R600 (2001-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001
Suzuki GSX-R750 (1999-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999
Suzuki GSX1300R (1999-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999
Suzuki SV1000 (2003-2005): 2005, 2004, 2003
Suzuki SV1000S (2003-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
Suzuki SV650 (1999-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999
Suzuki SV650S (1999-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999
Yamaha YZFR1 (1998-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998

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