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Recalls 1
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 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2025 Suzuki DR-Z400sm 1
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Questions about the 2025 Suzuki DR-Z400sm
Is the 2025 Suzuki DR-Z400sm reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2025 Suzuki DR-Z400sm.
What is the most common problem with the 2025 Suzuki DR-Z400sm?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2025 Suzuki DR-Z400sm have?
1 recall, covering service brakes, hydraulic.
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