Vehicle recall 19V418000 · June 5, 2019
2018-2019 Suzuki GSX250R
Water intrusion may corrode the rear brake light switch causing the rear brake light to fail to illuminate or remain illuminated continuously when the brake is not applied.
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 2018-2019 GSX250R motorcycles. Water intrusion may corrode the rear brake light switch causing the rear brake light to fail to illuminate or remain illuminated continuously when the brake is not applied.
- Consequence
- A failure of the brake light to illuminate, or continued illumination when the brakes are not being applied, can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear brake stop light switch, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2019. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A90.
- 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
- 19V418000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 5, 2019
- Filed by
- Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2A90
- Owner notification
- June 28, 2019
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,640
- 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 GSX250R (2018-2019): 2019, 2018
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