Recall 13V-449
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. recalled the 2005 to 2013 Suzuki GSX-R1000 and 2 other models: Service brakes.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 13V-449
- Reported
- October 18, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- 208,966 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2004-2013 GSX-R600 and GSX-R750, and model year 2005-2013 GSX-R1000 motorcycles. In combination with older brake fluid, corrosion of the brake piston inside of the front brake master cylinder generates gas that may result in a reduction of fluid pressure transmission to the front brake.
The risk
As a result, front braking power may be reduced increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2013. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-[removed]. Suzuki's campaign numbers for this recall are: 2A (31, 32, 33, 34, 35, and 36).
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Suzuki GSX-R1000 2005 to 2013
- Suzuki GSX-R600 2004 to 2013
- Suzuki GSX-R750 2004 to 2013