NHTSA Recall 13V449000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V449000; Date: Oct. 18, 2013
As a result, front braking power may be reduced increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Suzuki Gsx-r1000; 2006 Suzuki Gsx-r1000; 2007 Suzuki Gsx-r1000; 2008 Suzuki Gsx-r1000; 2009 Suzuki Gsx-r1000; 2010 Suzuki Gsx-r1000; 2011 Suzuki Gsx-r1000; 2012 Suzuki Gsx-r1000; 2013 Suzuki Gsx-r1000; 2004 Suzuki Gsx-r600; 2005 Suzuki Gsx-r600; 2006 Suzuki Gsx-r600; 2007 Suzuki Gsx-r600; 2008 Suzuki Gsx-r600; 2009 Suzuki Gsx-r600; 2010 Suzuki Gsx-r600; 2011 Suzuki Gsx-r600; 2012 Suzuki Gsx-r600; 2013 Suzuki Gsx-r600; 2004 Suzuki Gsx-r750; 2005 Suzuki Gsx-r750; 2006 Suzuki Gsx-r750; 2007 Suzuki Gsx-r750; 2008 Suzuki Gsx-r750; 2009 Suzuki Gsx-r750; 2010 Suzuki Gsx-r750; 2011 Suzuki Gsx-r750; 2012 Suzuki Gsx-r750; 2013 Suzuki Gsx-r750
Component: Service Brakes
Manufactured by: Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 208,966
Recall Summary:
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.
How to 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 1-800-572-1490. Suzuki's campaign numbers for this recall are: 2a (31, 32, 33, 34, 35, and 36).
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 18, 2013
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