NHTSA Recall # | 98418 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 13V449000 |
MFG Compaign # | 2A (31-36) |
Manufacturer | Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. |
Supplier | SUZUKI |
Brand | SUZUKI |
Model | GSX-R1000 |
Model Year | 2005 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Date of notification | 18/11/13 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/12/04 |
End date of manufacturing | 30/06/05 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 18/10/13 |
Report created | 21/10/13 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 208966 |
Defect 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. |
Consequence summary | As a result, front braking power may be reduced increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | 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). |