EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Motorcycle Suzuki “GSX250R” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00531/21
Summary
The headlamp is fitted with an incorrect bulb that may resonate with the engine vibrations in a certain speed range. Consequently, the filament of the headlamp bulb could break and the headlamp could become unlit, increasing the risk of an accident.
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Product
Motorcycle — Suzuki
- Brand
- Suzuki
- Name / model
- GSX250R · e4*168/2013*00059*00
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Motorcycle
- Production dates: The affected vehicles were manufactured between 6 February 2017 and 27 February 2018.
What is the risk?
- The headlamp is fitted with an incorrect bulb that may resonate with the engine vibrations in a certain speed range. Consequently, the filament of the headlamp bulb could break and the headlamp could become unlit, increasing the risk of an accident.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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