Suzuki DR-Z400S, DR-Z400SM Recall R/2025/537: Rear Brake Reservoir Cap Screw Tightening, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 22 Dec 2025
- Launched
- 158
- vehicles in the UK
- R25/05
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Suzuki recalled DR-Z400S, DR-Z400SM vehicles built between 4 June 2022 and 26 August 2025. For affected machines the tightening torque of the screws for fixing the rear brake reservoir tank cap was insufficient. The dealer will tighten the rear brake reservoir tank cap screws to the specified torque during factory assembly. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
For affected machines the tightening torque of the screws for fixing the rear brake reservoir tank cap was insufficient. If the motorcycle continues to be used in this condition the screw might be loosened.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Rear Brake reservoir cap screw tightening Defect: For affected machines the tightening torque of the screws for fixing the rear brake reservoir tank cap was insufficient. If the motorcycle continues to be used in this condition the screw might be loosened. Remedy: Tighten the rear brake reservoir tank cap screws to the specified torque during factory assembly.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: rear Brake reservoir cap screw tightening.
The Fix
The dealer will tighten the rear brake reservoir tank cap screws to the specified torque during factory assembly.
Are You Affected?
DR-Z400S, DR-Z400SM built between 4 June 2022 and 26 August 2025 may be included. Suzuki estimates 158 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Suzuki, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Suzuki.
- Book with any franchised Suzuki dealer, quoting the campaign code R25/05 or the DVSA reference R/2025/537. See how to get a Suzuki recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 90 Suzuki recalls in DVSA’s data. The Suzuki recall launched before it was R/2025/314 on 10 Dec 2025, for combination meter reprogramming or replacement: early notification. The one launched after it was R/2026/332 on 18 Aug 2026, for replacement of LH & RH rear outside door handles. You can also see every Suzuki recall, all recalls launched in 2025 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/537, launched 22 December 2025. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.