EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Motorcycle "V-Strom" Suzuki — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0357/12
Summary
null The front brake switch is susceptible to failure. If this occurs, the brake light will not illuminate when the front brake lever is operated. Should this occur, motorists behind may not notice braking deceleration, increasing the risk of a rear-end crash.
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Product
Motorcycle "V-Strom" — Suzuki
- Brand
- Suzuki
- Name / model
- DL650A, DL650ASE and DL650EXP The recall concerns 2012 models with VIN numbers from JS1C7111100100314 to JS1C7111100105723.
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Motorcycle.
What is the risk?
- null The front brake switch is susceptible to failure. If this occurs, the brake light will not illuminate when the front brake lever is operated. Should this occur, motorists behind may not notice braking deceleration, increasing the risk of a rear-end crash.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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