NHTSA Recall 07V515000: Exterior lighting
AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 28,221 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Suzuki GS500.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V515000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 2099 & 2A01 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received | November 5, 2007 |
| Owner notification | November 16, 2007 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
It is possible that this could contribute to a motorist's not noticing the motorcycle in darkness, which may contribute to a crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Suzuki recall nos. 2099 (gs500) and 2a01 (gz250).customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 07V515000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Suzuki GS500 | 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Suzuki GZ250 | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.