United States2025–2026 Suzuki DR‑Z400S and 2025 DR‑Z400SM motorcycles are recalled; affected VINs became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 20, 2025. The reservoir tank cap fixing screws may have been incorrectly tightened, allowing brake fluid to leak and causing noncompliance with FMVSS 122; dealers will tighten the screws free of charge, owner letters were mailed January 9, 2026, and owners may call 1‑800‑934‑0934.
What's being recalled
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.”
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 25V873000; Manufacturer campaign 3A09
The hazard
A brake fluid leak can reduce braking ability, increasing the distance required to stop and the risk of a crash.
What to do
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 NHTSA.gov on December 20, 2025.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.
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