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NHTSA Recall 12V038000: Switch (exterior lighting)

AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,396 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Suzuki AN400.

1,396
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2012
owners notified (February 13)
NHTSA campaign12V038000
Manufacturer campaign2A26/2A27
ComponentEXTERIOR LIGHTING › BRAKE LIGHTS › SWITCH
Report receivedFebruary 3, 2012
Owner notificationFebruary 13, 2012
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2012 an400, an650, and dl650 scooters and motorcycles manufactured prior to december 17, 2011, because the lever-mounted brake light actuating switch(es) may fail.

Safety risk

On the an400 and an650 models, failure of the switches will prevent the scooters from starting. On all of the affected models, failure of the brake light switch(es) may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when a scooter or motorcycle is braking, thereby increasing the risk of a crash with a trailing vehicle.

Remedy

Suzuki will notify owners, and suzuki distributors will replace the brake light actuating switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on february 13, 2011. Owners may contact suzuki at 1-714-996-7040.

Notes

Suzuki’s recall campaign number is 2a26/2a27. Owners may 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 12V038000

Make and modelModel years
Suzuki AN4002012
Suzuki AN6502012
Suzuki DL6502012

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.