2016 Suzuki GSX-S1000/GSX-S1000A/GSX-S1000FA - Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
NHTSA campaign: 15V788000
600 vehicles potentially affected
- Model years
- 2016
- Makes
- Suzuki
- Manufacturer
- Suzuki Motor USA, LLC
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
- Potential units affected
- 600 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
- Reported
- 2015-11-23
Affected vehicles
- 2016 Suzuki GSX-S1000
- 2016 Suzuki GSX-S1000A
- 2016 Suzuki GSX-S1000FA
What’s the problem?
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2016 GSX-S1000 motorcycles manufactured July 8, 2015, to July 29, 2015, GSX-S1000A motorcycles manufactured July 10, 2015, to August 24, 2015 and, and GSX-S1000FA motorcycles manufactured July 21, 2015, to July 27, 2015. The affected motorcycles may leak brake fluid from the front brake calipers.
What could happen?
If the front brake calipers leak brake fluid, braking performance would be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
What’s the fix?
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.