Service brakesRecall 13V-449 · Suzuki vehicles
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. recall 13V-449 covers 208,966 Suzuki vehicles for a service brakes problem, reported to NHTSA on October 18, 2013. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q1) shows 30% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V449000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
As a result, front braking power may be reduced increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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).
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 1, 2003 to June 30, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.