2005 SUZUKI GSX-R1000

2 recalls — 5 complaints

13V449000 Oct 18, 2013
SERVICE BRAKES
Defect Description
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 r... Read more
Consequence
As a result, front braking power may be reduced increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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).
208,966 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
09V022000 Jan 16, 2009
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Defect Description
AMERICAN SUZUKI (SUZUKI) IS CONDUCTING A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN INVOLVING 26,082 MY 2005-2006 GSX-R1000 MOTORCYCLES. CRACKING OR BREAKAGE OF THE MOTORCYCLE FRAME CAN OCCUR IN CERTAIN EXTREME SITUATIONS WHERE UNUSUALLY HIGH STRESS IS PLACED ON THE FRAME. REPEATED HARD LANDINGS FROM HAZARDOUS M... Read more
Consequence
IF THE FRAME BECOMES BROKEN DURING EXTREME USE, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRAME FOR CRACKS. IF NO CRACKS ARE FOUND, A FRAME REINFORCEMENT BRACE WILL BE ATTACHED TO THE FRAME USING BOLTS AND EPOXY ADHESIVE. SHOULD CRACKS BE FOUND DURING THE INSPECTION, THE FRAME WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW FRAME THAT HAS THE REINFORCEMENT BRACE INSTALLED. THE CA... Read more
26,082 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.

Complaint Statistics

5 total complaints 4 crashes 4 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
STRUCTURE3
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER1
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS1
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS Jul 8, 2006
Incident date: May 21, 2006
WHILE RIDING MY 2006 SUZUKI GSXR 1000 PURCHASED IN JAN. OF THIS YEAR A DOG ENTERED THE ROAD WHILE I WAS EXITING A TURN. I BROUGHT THE BIKE TO AN UPRIGHT POSITION AND APPLIED BOTH BRAKES. THE REAR OF MY BIKE WENT UP IN THE AIR TO ABOUT THE 11 O'CLOCK POSITION. I RELEASED MY FRONT BRAKES AND THE REAR ... Read more
Crash 1 injured
STRUCTURE Oct 7, 2005
Incident date: Oct 1, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SUZUKI GSXR750. THE SHIFTER BROKE OFF WHILE THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND WAS RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE. THE SHIFTER DID BREAK WHILE TRYING TO SHIFT GEARS. THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS WITH MOTORCYCLE BEFORE THIS FAILURE. THEY WERE GOING TO TAKE THE MOTORCYCLE TO THE DEALERSHIP , BUT ... Read more
Crash 1 injured
STRUCTURE Sep 9, 2005
Incident date: May 14, 2005
THE IMPROPERLY WELDED FRAME FAILED AND CAUSED A CRASH. THE MOTORCYCLE IS AT AN INDEPENDENT METALLURGICAL LABORATORY AND AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. THE CONTACT INFORMATION IS: JESSE A. GRANTHAM, 1070 WEST 124TH, THORNTON, CO 80234, (303) 451-6759, [email protected]. *NM
Crash 1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER Aug 18, 2005
Incident date: Aug 17, 2005
DT: THE CALLER SAID FRONT BRAKES LOCKED AND HE WAS THROWN FROM MOTORCYCLE. THE CALLER BELIEVED IT WAS THE CALIPERS. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET. CALLER LEFT MESSAGE WITH MANUFACTURER, AND THEY HAVE NOT CONTACTED HIM YET. CALLER WAS INJURED. CALLER HAD TO PUSH IT TO A FRIENDS HOUSE. MOTORCYCL... Read more
Crash 1 injured
STRUCTURE May 16, 2005
Incident date: Apr 1, 2005
2005 SUZUKI GSXR 1000 EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH FOOT REST EQUIPMENT. *MR THE LEFT PASSENGER FOOT REST HAD COME LOOSE WITHIN A WEEK OF THE PURCHASE DATE. THE DEALER HAD COME TO THE CONCLUSION THAT THE PART WASN'T ABUSED AND ORDERED ANOTHER FOOT REST AT NO COST TO THE CONSUMER. *SC *JB

SUZUKI GSX-R1000 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the SUZUKI GSX-R1000 across all model years (2005–2018).

25 Total Recalls
61 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
29 Reported Crashes
1 Reported Fires
1 Reported Deaths

SUZUKI GSX-R1000 — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
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2017 2 6 View
2015 0 1 View
2014 1 1 View
2013 2 1 View
2012 2 0 View
2011 3 0 View
2010 3 0 View
2009 3 1 View
2008 1 8 View
2007 2 25 View
2006 2 8 View
2005 (current) 2 5

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