Recall 07V-515
AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. recalled the 2004 to 2007 Suzuki GS500 and 1 other model: Exterior lighting.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 07V-515
- Reported
- November 5, 2007
- Vehicles affected
- 28,221 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
It is possible that this could contribute to a motorist's not noticing the motorcycle in darkness, which may contribute to a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the non-complying reflex reflectors with complying reflectors. The recall began on november 16, 2007. Owners may contact suzuki at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Suzuki recall nos. 2099 (gs500) and 2a01 (gz250).customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Suzuki GS500 2004 to 2007
- Suzuki GZ250 2002 to 2007