2006 SUZUKI GSX-R1000

2 recalls — 8 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

8 total complaints 4 crashes 4 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS2
SERVICE BRAKES2
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
ENGINE1
SERVICE BRAKES Jan 13, 2014
Incident date: Apr 28, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI GSX-R1000. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, HE ATTEMPTED TO SWITCH LANES WHILE DECELERATING. THE BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO THE CONCRETE DIVIDER. THE CONTACT WAS TRANSPORTED FROM THE CRASH SITE AND SUFFERE... Read more
Crash 1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES Oct 28, 2013
Incident date: Oct 10, 2013
FRONT BRAKES LOCKED UP ON 2006 GSXR 1000, CAUSING FRONT END OF MOTORCYCLE TO SLIDE OUT. FRONT BRAKE PISTONS AND PADS DID NOT RETRACT AS SUPPOSED TO PRIOR TO CRASH, CAUSING MORE DRAG AND HEAT BUILD UP. WITH MORE HEAT BUILT UP, THE BRAKE FLUID AND ANY TRAPPED AIR, EXPANDED AND CAUSED THE CALIPER PIS... Read more
Crash 1 injured
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Aug 12, 2013
Incident date: Aug 12, 2013
I HAVE AN 06 GSXR 1000. MY BIKE IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE 07 RECALL WHICH IS: "DUE TO IMPROPER SHAPE OF THE INTERNAL MECHANISM THAT MOVES THE ISC VALVE, THE VALVE MAY REMAIN IN THE OPEN POSITION INSTEAD OF MOVING TO THE CORRECT START-UP POSITION. THIS CAN RESULT IN NO-LOAD ENGINE IDLE SPEE... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Aug 12, 2013
Incident date: Aug 12, 2013
I HAVE AN 06 GSXR 1000. MY BIKE IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE 07 RECALL WHICH IS: "DUE TO IMPROPER SHAPE OF THE INTERNAL MECHANISM THAT MOVES THE ISC VALVE, THE VALVE MAY REMAIN IN THE OPEN POSITION INSTEAD OF MOVING TO THE CORRECT START-UP POSITION. THIS CAN RESULT IN NO-LOAD ENGINE IDLE SPEE... Read more
ENGINE Aug 12, 2013
Incident date: Aug 12, 2013
I HAVE AN 06 GSXR 1000. MY BIKE IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE 07 RECALL WHICH IS: "DUE TO IMPROPER SHAPE OF THE INTERNAL MECHANISM THAT MOVES THE ISC VALVE, THE VALVE MAY REMAIN IN THE OPEN POSITION INSTEAD OF MOVING TO THE CORRECT START-UP POSITION. THIS CAN RESULT IN NO-LOAD ENGINE IDLE SPEE... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Jul 5, 2009
Incident date: Oct 2, 2008
I RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER FROM SUZUKI MOTORS ABOUT MY 06 GSXR 1000. THE RECALL IS FOR THE FRAME CRACKING UNDER STRESS. I TOOK THE FRAME TO A LOCAL SUZUKI DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME THE FRAME HAD A HAIRLINE CRACK IN IT. THE SERVICE MANAGER INFORMED ME THE FRAME WAS ON THE RECALL LIST AND THAT IT MO... Read more
Crash
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS Aug 24, 2007
Incident date: Jun 6, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI GSX-R1000. WHILE RIDING OVER A BUMP AT 95 MPH, THE MAIN FRAME UNDERNEATH THE FUEL TANK SNAPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO DRIVER ERROR AND N... Read more
1 injured
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Sep 26, 2006
Incident date: Sep 12, 2006
MY SON WAS RIDING HIS 2006 SUZUKI GSX R1000 ON THE INTERSTATE (75 MPH). THE FRAME BROKE AND HE WENT DOWN. NO OTHER VEHICLES INVOLVED. *NM
Crash 1 injured

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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