Vehicle recall 18V441000 · June 29, 2018
Suzuki DR-Z400S and DR-Z400SM
During assembly the resin that fills the rear brake stop lamp switch may have adhered to the internal contacts, which can prevent the brake lamp from illuminating.
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 2018 Suzuki DR-Z400S and DR-Z400SM motorcycles. During assembly the resin that fills the rear brake stop lamp switch may have adhered to the internal contacts, which can prevent the brake lamp from illuminating.
- Consequence
- If the brake lights do not illuminate, it can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will install a new stop lamp switch assembly, free of charge. The recall began on July 16, 2018. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A84.
- 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
- 18V441000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 29, 2018
- Filed by
- Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2A84
- Owner notification
- July 16, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 191
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch; Exterior lighting › Brake lights
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Suzuki DR-Z400S (2018): 2018
- Suzuki DR-Z400SM (2018): 2018
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