01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2011 Suzuki GSX-R1000 recall campaigns
NHTSA 14V629000
- Component
- POWER TRAIN
- Report received
- October 7, 2014
- Potential units
- 23,073campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 GSX-R750 and 2009-2014 GSX-R1000 motorcycles. If a gear is missed while upshifting, the strain applied to the drive chain after the next shift may cause the rear axle to move, damaging the left-side drive chain adjuster.
Why it matters: If the drive chain adjuster gets damaged, the drive chain may come off, removing power to the rear wheel, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left-side chain adjuster with an improved part. The recall began on October 17, 2014. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-714-572-1490. Suzuki's numbers for this recall are 2A40, 2A41, 2A42 and 2A43.
Owner notification: October 17, 2014 · Filing manufacturer: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
NHTSA 13V449000
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES
- Report received
- October 18, 2013
- Potential units
- 208,966campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: As a result, front braking power may be reduced increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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).
Owner notification: November 18, 2013 · Filing manufacturer: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
NHTSA 12V231000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- May 21, 2012
- Potential units
- 4,969campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2012 gsx-r1000 motorcycles. due to loose bolts the side stand interlock switch may fail.
Why it matters: On the gsx-r1000 models, failure of the switch will terminate the ignition circuit. as a result, the engine will stop running, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Suzuki will notify owners, and suzuki dealers will replace the side stand interlock switch bolts, free of charge. the safety recall began on june 7, 2012. owners may contact suzuki at 1-714-996-7040.
Owner notification: June 7, 2012 · Filing manufacturer: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH