Vehicle recall 16V808000 · November 7, 2016
2013, 2015, 2017 Suzuki GW250
Water may enter the main wiring harness at the rear brake light switch connectors, possibly corroding the brake light switch.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2013, 2015, and 2017 GW250 motorcycles. Water may enter the main wiring harness at the rear brake light switch connectors, possibly corroding the brake light switch.
- Consequence
- The corrosion may cause an electrical short and the loss of the head light, tail light and brake lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will install an improved brake light switch assembly, and install a water protection cover, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 28, 2016. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-714-572-1490. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A66.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V808000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 7, 2016
- Filed by
- Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2A66
- Owner notification
- November 28, 2016
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,890
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch; Electrical system › Wiring
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Suzuki GW250 (2013, 2015, 2017): 2017, 2015, 2013
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