SUZUKI GSX-S1000A 2016: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V788000

Make Model Year
SUZUKI GSX-S1000A 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-12-01 2015-11-23 2015-11-23

Production Dates: 2015-07-10 - 2015-08-24

Manufacturers Involved: Suzuki Motor USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2A48

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 600

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

If the front brake calipers leak brake fluid, braking performance would be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes

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.