CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain motorcycles may leak brake fluid from the front brake calipers. Fluid loss can reduce braking performance, which raises the risk of a crash.
If you own a recalled motorcycle, dealers will replace the front brake calipers free of charge. Owners can also contact Suzuki customer service at 1-714-572-1490. Until the repair is done, be aware that your front brakes may not perform as expected.
Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your motorcycle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Suzuki GSX-S1000 | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Suzuki GSX-S1000A | 2016 |
| Suzuki GSX-S1000FA | 2016 |