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Motorcycle Suzuki “GSX250R” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1039/19
Summary
Water may get into the rear brake light switch and corrode the metal parts. This could cause the rear brake light to fail to illuminate, increasing the risk of an accident.
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Product
Motorcycle — Suzuki
- Brand
- Suzuki
- Name / model
- GSX250R · Type-approval number: e4*168/2013*00059*00; model code: GSX250RAL8
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Motorcycle under Suzuki recall code: 97ER.
- Production dates: The affected vehicles were manufactured between 10 December 2015 and 6 March 2019.
What is the risk?
- Water may get into the rear brake light switch and corrode the metal parts. This could cause the rear brake light to fail to illuminate, 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: 30/05/2019
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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