Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
SUZUKI
Model Of Vehicle
GS500
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
07V515000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting
Effect Of Defect
It Is Possible That This Could Contribute To A Motorist’S Not Noticing The Motorcycle In Darkness, Which May Contribute To A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Non-Complying Reflex Reflectors With Complying Reflectors. The Recall Began On November 16, 2007. Owners May Contact Suzuki At 1-800-255-2550.
Vehicle Manufacturer
American Suzuki Motor Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
20040901
End Of Manufacture
20050430
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
28221
Date Owners Notified
20071116
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20071105
Make Campaign Number
2099 & 2A01
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
108