The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·15V788000·Announced 2015-11-23

Suzuki Recalls 2016 GSX-S1000 Motorcycles for Brake Caliper Leaks

Suzuki is recalling 600 model year 2016 GSX-S1000, GSX-S1000A, and GSX-S1000FA motorcycles because front brake calipers may leak fluid, reducing braking performance.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (brake caliper leak) that reduces braking performance and increases crash risk, but the source text does not report any injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2016 GSX-S1000, GSX-S1000A, and GSX-S1000FA motorcycles. The recall covers 600 units manufactured between July 8, 2015, and August 24, 2015. Specifically, GSX-S1000 models were manufactured from July 8 to July 29, 2015; GSX-S1000A models from July 10 to August 24, 2015; and GSX-S1000FA models from July 21 to July 27, 2015.

The affected motorcycles may leak brake fluid from the front brake calipers. If this occurs, braking performance would be reduced, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Suzuki has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front brake calipers free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2015. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-714-572-1490. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A48. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
SUZUKI GSX-S1000FA, GSX-S1000A, GSX-S1000
Brand
SUZUKI
Manufacturer
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
600

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-S1000FA
  • GSX-S1000A
  • GSX-S1000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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