# Suzuki Motor USA, LLC: Incorrectly Tightened Reservoir Tank Cap Fixing Screws/FMVSS 122 (25V873000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 35/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Suzuki Motor USA, LLC |
| Subject | Incorrectly Tightened Reservoir Tank Cap Fixing Screws/FMVSS 122 |
| NHTSA ID | 25V873000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 3A09 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Units potentially affected | 3003 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | 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.” |
| Consequence | 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 NHTSA.gov on December 20, 2025. |

## Why this score
- Safety-critical component (service brakes).
- 3,003 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V873000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:08:10.172Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.