2002 SUZUKI GSF600S Recall

Campaign:: 08E052000 on 08/24/2008
Component:: Equipment
Affected:: 10,000
Defect:: Motion pro is recalling 10,000 aftermarket brake levers, model no. 14-0415, sold for use on certain my 1999 through 2008 suzuki and my 1998 through 2003 yamaha 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 driver releases the brake lever. the lever can be identified by the marking "jy 378" at the base of the lever near the pivot bushing.
Consequence:: If this occurs, the stop lamp will remain on which could possibly result in a crash.
Correction:: Motion pro will notify owners and provide a free remedy. the recall began on september 11, 2008. owners may contact motion pro at 1-877-438-7831.
Notes:: This recall only pertains to aftermarket motion pro brake levers and has no relation to any original equipment installed on suzuki or yamaha 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.