Newest first. Many cover only part of a model year, so check your VIN with Suzuki before booking a repair.
Transport Canada · listed for this model year
Issue: On certain motorcycles, the headlamp bulb could fail prematurely. This can cause the headlight to turn off suddenly. Safety Risk: A headlight that fails could reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Suzuki will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your motorcycle to a dealer to replace the headlamp bulb.
2021135 · 390 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
Issue: On certain motorcycles, water could enter the rear brake light switch and cause it to fail. This could cause the brake light not to come on when the rear brakes are applied or it could cause the brake light to stay on continuously when the ignition is on. Safety Risk: A brake light that does not work properly could result in road users being confused of a rider's intentions. This could increase the risk of a crash Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their motorcycle to a dealer to install an improved rear brake stop lamp switch.
2019271 · 390 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
United States records (NHTSA) · 2
These are NHTSA campaigns for 2018 Suzuki Gsx250r vehicles sold in the United States. They are not Canadian recalls: NHTSA's VIN lookup has no Canadian data, and a US campaign may have no Canadian counterpart, or one under a different number covering different vehicles. For a vehicle sold in Canada, go by the Transport Canada listing above and Suzuki's Canadian VIN lookup.
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2018 GSX250R and GSX250RZ motorcycles. The low and/or high beam headlight may fail.
The sudden loss of low and/or high beams can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headlight bulb and install a bulb retention spring clip, free of charge. The recall began March 29, 2021. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-844-352-4921.
20V612000 · 2,100 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
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.
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.
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.
19V418000 · 2,640 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
2018 Suzuki Gsx250r recall questions
Transport Canada lists 2 recalls for the 2018 Suzuki Gsx250r model year. That counts campaigns naming this model year, not recalls on your vehicle: many cover only a VIN range or production window, and some only vehicles found on inspection. NHTSA lists 2 United States campaigns for the US-market model, shown separately; a US campaign may have no Canadian equivalent.
Enter your VIN in Suzuki's Canadian recall lookup, or call a Suzuki dealer with your VIN. In Canada the manufacturer is responsible for showing recall and repair status for each VIN, so its lookup is the authoritative answer. Cardog uses your VIN only to find the model year; the recalls shown here are listed for that model year and are not matched to your VIN.
Not necessarily. NHTSA campaigns cover vehicles sold in the United States, and NHTSA's VIN lookup has no Canadian data. When a defect also affects Canadian vehicles, the manufacturer files a separate notice with Transport Canada, often under a different number and sometimes covering a different set of vehicles. For a Canadian vehicle, go by the Transport Canada listing and Suzuki's Canadian lookup.
Safety recall repairs are normally done at no charge by an authorized Suzuki dealer. The manufacturer's notice for each campaign sets out the remedy and any conditions, so confirm with the dealer when you book.
Once Suzuki's lookup or a dealer confirms a recall applies, book the repair with an authorized Suzuki dealer and bring your VIN. If the manufacturer's notice says not to drive the vehicle or to park it outside, follow that instruction. Parts can take time, so book early.
Follow the manufacturer's notice for that recall. Most allow normal driving until the repair; some tell owners to stop driving or to park outside until it is fixed. Cardog does not grade recalls by severity: the manufacturer's notice and your dealer are the source.
Manufacturers must notify owners they have on record. If you bought the vehicle used or have moved, update your details with Suzuki Canada so notices reach you, and check the manufacturer's lookup from time to time.
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