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SevereNHTSA·23V088000·Announced 2023-02-15

Suzuki Recalls 2022 GSX1300RRQ Motorcycles Due to Brake Master Cylinder Defect

Suzuki is recalling 2,552 2022 GSX1300RRQ motorcycles because a blocked front brake master cylinder port can increase stopping distance, raising crash risk.

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 in the braking system that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Suzuki Motor USA, LLC is recalling 2,552 2022 GSX1300RRQ/ZM2 (Hayabusa) motorcycles. The recall addresses a defect in the front brake master cylinder where an incorrect position of the primary port can cause the port to become blocked. This blockage results in a gap between the front brake pad and discs, causing the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 122, "Motorcycle Brake Systems."

The defect can extend the distance required to stop the motorcycle, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, but the hazard involves a critical safety system failure.

Dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder body free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 1, 2023. Owners may contact Suzuki's customer service at 1-800-934-0934 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. Suzuki's recall number is 2A99, and this recall was superseded by recall 24V-769.

The recalled product

Product
SUZUKI GSX1300RRQ
Brand
SUZUKI
Manufacturer
Suzuki Motor USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
2,552

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 (1)

  • GSX1300RRQ

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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