Motion Pro Recalls 10,000 Aftermarket Brake Levers For Suzuki Motorcycles

August 28, 2008

Make / Models :         Model/Build Years:    
     MOTION PRO / 14-0415     9999
     SUZUKI / DL1000     2002-2007
     SUZUKI / DL650     2004-2007
     SUZUKI / GSF1200S     2001-2005
     SUZUKI / GSF600S     2000-2003
     SUZUKI / GSX1300R     1999-2007
     SUZUKI / GSXR1000     2001-2004
     SUZUKI / GSXR600     2001-2003
     SUZUKI / GSXR750     1999-2003
     SUZUKI / SV1000     2003-2005
     SUZUKI / SV1000S     2003-2007
     SUZUKI / SV650     1999-2003
     SUZUKI / SV650S     1999-2008
     SUZUKI / TL1000R     1999-2003
Manufacturer : MOTION PRO, INC. Mfr’s Report Date : AUG 14, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08E052000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 10000
Summary: MOTION PRO IS RECALLING 10,000 AFTERMARKET BRAKE LEVERS, MODEL NO. 14-0415, SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN MY 1999-2008 SUZUKI MOTORCYCLES. THE LOBE HEIGHT ON SOME OF THESE LEVERS ARE SMALLER AND DO NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE THE STOMP LAMP SWITCH WHICH WILL NOT DEACTIVATE WHEN THE DRIVE RELEASES THE BRAKE LEVER.
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS, THE STOP LAMP WILL REMAIN ON WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: MOTION PRO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MOTION PRO AT 650-594-9600.
Notes: THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET MOTION PRO BRAKE LEVERS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON SUZUKI MOTORCYCLES. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

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