MLIT Statutory Recall · Japan

Recall 1148970 — Headlamp

Filed March 4, 2021 · Suzuki

Overview

MLIT filing number1148970
TypeStatutory Recall (government-mandated recall)
Date filedMarch 4, 2021
Manufacturer(s)Suzuki
ComponentHeadlamp
Production periodMarch 16, 2017 — February 26, 2018
Vehicles affected3,548 units

Defect

An incorrect bulb selection for the headlamp causes resonance at specific engine speeds, producing large vertical oscillation of the filament inside the bulb. Continued use under this condition may cause the filament to break, resulting in headlamp failure.

Corrective action

On all vehicles, the headlamp bulb will be replaced with a corrected part. To prevent recurrence upon future bulb replacement, a clip will also be added to the bulb retaining spring holder.

Affected models & chassis ranges

This filing lists 1 type code(s). A vehicle is affected if its chassis number falls within one of the ranges below.

Type code (型式)ModelChassis ranges
2BK-DN11A GSX250R LC6DN11AZ01100100 — LC6DN11AZ01103649

Original Japanese (MLIT source text)

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状況

 前照灯において、電球の選定が不適切なため、特定のエンジン回転数で共振が発生し、電球内部のフィラメントが上下に大きく振れることがある。そのため、そのまま使用を続けると、フィラメントが断線し前照灯が不灯となるおそれがある。

改善措置

 全車両、前照灯の電球を対策品に交換するとともに、電球交換時の不具合発生を防止するため、電球を押さえるばねの保持部へクリップを追加する。

Source & verification

This entry reproduces public data from Japan's MLIT recall registry. English text is jdmvin.com's own translation; always verify against the official source:

https://renrakuda.mlit.go.jp/renrakuda/ris-detail-car.html?class=recalldatacar&id=3004905

Check your own vehicle: to see whether this filing affects a specific chassis number — and find every other recall for it — use the chassis lookup on the home page.

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