2009-2011 Suzuki GSX-R1000 - Equipment recall
NHTSA campaign: 12V231000
4,969 vehicles potentially affected
- Model years
- 2009-2011
- Makes
- Suzuki
- Manufacturer
- Suzuki Motor USA, LLC
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Potential units affected
- 4,969 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
- Reported
- 2012-05-21
Affected vehicles
- 2011 Suzuki GSX-R1000
- 2010 Suzuki GSX-R1000
- 2009 Suzuki GSX-R1000
What’s the problem?
SUZUKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 GSX-R1000 MOTORCYCLES. DUE TO LOOSE BOLTS THE SIDE STAND INTERLOCK SWITCH MAY FAIL.
What could happen?
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.
What’s 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.