EquipmentRecall 12V-231 · 2009–2011 Suzuki GSX-R1000
AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. recall 12V-231 covers 4,969 2009–2011 Suzuki GSX-R1000 for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on May 21, 2012.
Source: NHTSA recall 12V231000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
SUZUKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 GSX-R1000 MOTORCYCLES. DUE TO LOOSE BOLTS THE SIDE STAND INTERLOCK SWITCH MAY FAIL.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
SUZUKIS RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 2A29.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.