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SevereNHTSA·13V449000·Announced 2013-10-18

Suzuki Recalls GSX-R Motorcycles Due to Front Brake Master Cylinder Defect

Suzuki is recalling 2004-2013 GSX-R600, GSX-R750, and 2005-2013 GSX-R1000 motorcycles because corrosion in the front brake master cylinder may reduce braking power.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (brake system failure) that may result in reduced braking power and an increased risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2004-2013 GSX-R600 and GSX-R750, and model year 2005-2013 GSX-R1000 motorcycles. The recall involves 208,966 vehicles.

The defect involves corrosion of the brake piston inside the front brake master cylinder when combined with older brake fluid. This corrosion generates gas that may result in a reduction of fluid pressure transmission to the front brake, which may reduce front braking power and increase the risk of a crash.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SUZUKI GSX-R750, GSX-R600, GSX-R1000
Brand
SUZUKI
Manufacturer
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
208,966

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • GSX-R750
  • GSX-R600
  • GSX-R1000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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