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Suzuki Motor USA, LLC - Incorrectly Tightened Reservoir Tank Cap Fixing Screws/F...
Published: December 17, 2025Recall ID: 25V873000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A brake fluid leak can reduce braking ability, increasing the distance required to stop and the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Suzuki Motor USA, LLC (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2025-2026 DR-Z400S and 2025 DR-Z400SM motorcycles. The reservoir tank cap fixing screws may have been incorrectly tightened, allowing brake fluid to leak. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 122, “Motorcycle Brake Systems.”
Affected Products
Incorrectly Tightened Reservoir Tank Cap Fixing Screws/FMVSS 122
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Incorrectly Tightened Reservoir Tank Cap Fixing Screws/FMVSS 122 |
| Nhtsa id | 25V873000 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V873000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Suzuki Motor USA, LLC |
| Defect summary | Suzuki Motor USA, LLC (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2025-2026 DR-Z400S and 2025 DR-Z400SM motorcycles. The reservoir tank cap fixing screws may have been incorrectly tightened, allowing brake fluid to leak. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 122, “Motorcycle Brake Systems.” |
| Completion rate | 78.11 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will tighten the screws, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 9, 2026. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 20, 2025. |
| Consequence summary | A brake fluid leak can reduce braking ability, increasing the distance required to stop and the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 3A09 |
| Potentially affected | 3003 |
| Report received date | 2025-12-17T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |