Suzuki DR-Z400SM and DR-Z400S recall 25V873000 - Critical Fasteners

NHTSA · December 17, 2025

• NHTSA recall campaign 25V873000 (Suzuki), reported December 17, 2025.
• Potentially affected vehicles: 3,003.
• Component: Critical Fasteners.
• Details as of October 23, 2026; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.

Agency

NHTSA

Posted

December 17, 2025

Recalling firm

Suzuki Motor USA, LLC

Source ID

25V873000

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How this recall compares

• NHTSA's recalls file lists 58 recall campaigns from Suzuki Motor USA, LLC since 2010, 2 of them reported in 2025.
• At 3,003 vehicles, it is larger than 69% of the 994 NHTSA campaigns from 2025 with a count of potentially affected vehicles.

Defect

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.”

Consequence

A brake fluid leak can reduce braking ability, increasing the distance required to stop and the risk of a crash.

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.

Affected vehicles

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