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2025-2026 Suzuki DR-Z400S and Suzuki DR-Z400sm recall: critical fasteners

Suzuki Motor USA, LLC reported this safety recall on December 17, 2025. It covers about 3,003 vehicles.

vehicles affected
3,003
reported
Dec 17, 2025
owners notified
Jan 9, 2026

Service brakes, hydraulic: critical fasteners

What is wrong
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.”
Risk
A brake fluid leak can reduce braking ability, increasing the distance required to stop and the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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 on December 20, 2025.

Recall number 25V873000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 25V873000

Is there a recall on the 2025-2026 Suzuki DR-Z400S and Suzuki DR-Z400sm critical fasteners?

Yes. Recall 25V873000, reported on December 17, 2025, covers about 3,003 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 25V873000?

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 on December 20, 2025.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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