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
... eduction of fluid pressure transmission to the front brake.Read moreConsequence
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.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, EACH TIME THE IGNITION SWITCH IS TURNED OFF, THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) PRE-SETS THE POSITION OF THE IDLE SPEED CONTROL (ISC) VALVE FOR SUBSEQUENT ENGINE STARTING BY OPENING THE VALVE COMPLETELY AND THEN CLOSING IT TO A START-UP POSITION.
Consequence
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 SPEEDS AS HIGH AS 5000 RPM THE NEXT TIME THE ENGINE IS STARTED. IF THE RIDER CHOOSES TO OPE
... RATE THE MOTORCYCLE IN THIS CONDITION, THE RIDER MAY HAVE DIFFICULTY OPERATING THE MOTORCYCLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.Read moreRemedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ISC VALVE WITH AN IMPROVED PART, AND WILL ALSO REPLACE THE ECM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 22, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-714-572-1490.
13,398 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
Complaint Statistics
25 total complaints
12 crashes 1 fires 13 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 11 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
Incident date: Mar 21, 2023
while traveling at 55mph and just exiting a corner my front brake without any warning and instantly locked up sending me and my bike to the highway in A Skid. there is a known problem with using aftermarket levers after the recalled master cylinder has been changed.this problem poses a serious risk
... to many if not addressed and remedied. there was a police report that does not reflect what actually happened at all. I did over the winter service my bike adding new levers. related info can be obtained online.Read more
Crash
1 injured
Incident date: Apr 16, 2021
SUZUKI WILL NOT PERFORM THE RECALL ON MY BRAKE FOR THE MASTER CYLINDER. THE BIKE HAS NO FRONT BRAKES AND THEY WILL NOT SEND ME THE NEW PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR. THEY ARE TELLING I MUST PAY TO GET IT TOWED TO A DEALER 2 HRS FROM MY HOUSE TO GET IT REPAIRED. IF THEY WON'T PAY FOR THE TOW THEN THEY NEED
... TO SEND ME THE PART SO I CAN COMPLETE THE REPAIR MYSELF.Read more
Incident date: Jan 17, 2017
FRONT BRAKES ARE NOT STOPPING THE BIKE INSTEAD IT BECOMES JUMPY FROM THE TRIPLE TREE. IT HAPPENS WHEN EVER COMING FROM A STOP OF 10 MPH
Crash
1 injured
Incident date: Nov 1, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI GSX-R 1000. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DURING WINTER AND FALL MONTHS THE CLUTCH BECAME INOPERABLE. THE DEALER MADE THREE ATTEMPTS TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE W
... AS 12,524. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1200.Read more
Incident date: Apr 30, 2010
FOR SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN #2098 FROM SUZUKI MOTORCYCLE MODEL 2007 GSX-R1000. IDLE SPEED CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT KIT INCLUDES: ISC VALVE SET AND ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE. THE ECM HAS TWO WIRING HARNESSES THAT PLUG INTO IT, AND IF THE DEALER DOESN'T USE DIELECTRIC GREASE WHEN THEY REPLACE T
... HE ECM, CORROSION CAN OCCUR, CAUSING PINS TO BREAK OFF, AND ENGINE UNEXPECTEDLY SHUT OFF IN OPERATION. *TRRead more
Incident date: Aug 11, 2009
I HAVE A 2007 SUZUKI GSX-R 1000 SPORTSBIKE AND THE FRAME BROKE IN HALF AT THE WELDS. IT IS A VERY CLEAN BREAK AT THE WELDS. I HAVE SEARCHED ONLINE AND FOUND MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME ISSUE FOR THE SAME BIKE. SUZUKI DOES HAVE A RECALL ON THE 05/06 GSXR 1000 FRO THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR
Incident date: Jun 4, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI GSX-R1000. WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE COLLAPSED TO THE GROUND. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE FRAME WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT WEIGHED DOWN AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE. HIS VEHICLE MODEL YEAR WAS
... NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V022000 (STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDER BODY SHIELDS). HE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER, BUT HAS NOT RECEIVED A RESPONSE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 8,000.Read more
Incident date: Jun 7, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI GSX-R1000 K7. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL AND THE MOTORCYCLE FLIPPED OVER. THE CONTACT WAS THROWN FROM THE VEHICLE. HE WAS IN INTENSIVE CARE FOR OVER TEN DAYS AND IS NOW IN A REHABILITATION PROGRAM AT THE HOSP
... ITAL. THE CONTACT SUFFERED TRAUMATIC HEAD INJURY, A FRACTURED COLLARBONE, AND POSSIBLY A BROKEN BONE, IN ADDITION TO SIGNIFICANT CUTS AND BRUISES. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS UNKNOWN. A WEEK AFTER THE INCIDENT, THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE PERTAINING TO THE SAME FAILURE. THE CONSUMERS FATHER RESEARCHED THE DEFECTS AND FOUND OTHER FAILURES SIMILAR TO WHAT HE EXPERIENCED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE RECALL SHOULD NOT HAVE CAUSED SUCH A DANGEROUS OUTCOME TO THE MOTORCYCLE. RECALL NUMBER 07V362000 THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE LESS THAN 10. UPDATED 07/31/08.*LJ THE CONSUMERS FATHER SENT IN DOCUMENTATION REGARDING HIS SON'S ACCIDENT. UPDATED 08/05/08.Read more
Crash
1 injured
Incident date: Jun 7, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI GSX-R1000 K7. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL AND THE MOTORCYCLE FLIPPED OVER. THE CONTACT WAS THROWN FROM THE VEHICLE. HE WAS IN INTENSIVE CARE FOR OVER TEN DAYS AND IS NOW IN A REHABILITATION PROGRAM AT THE HOSP
... ITAL. THE CONTACT SUFFERED TRAUMATIC HEAD INJURY, A FRACTURED COLLARBONE, AND POSSIBLY A BROKEN BONE, IN ADDITION TO SIGNIFICANT CUTS AND BRUISES. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS UNKNOWN. A WEEK AFTER THE INCIDENT, THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE PERTAINING TO THE SAME FAILURE. THE CONSUMERS FATHER RESEARCHED THE DEFECTS AND FOUND OTHER FAILURES SIMILAR TO WHAT HE EXPERIENCED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE RECALL SHOULD NOT HAVE CAUSED SUCH A DANGEROUS OUTCOME TO THE MOTORCYCLE. RECALL NUMBER 07V362000 THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE LESS THAN 10. UPDATED 07/31/08.*LJ THE CONSUMERS FATHER SENT IN DOCUMENTATION REGARDING HIS SON'S ACCIDENT. UPDATED 08/05/08.Read more
Crash
1 injured
Incident date: Mar 13, 2008
2007 SUZUKI GSX-R1000, CRACKED (COMPLETELY THROUGH) SUB-FRAME AT THE POINT WHICH SUPPORTS THE PASSENGER. 1ST TIME I NOTICED WHEN MY WIFE COMPLAINED SHE FELT LIKE THE SEAT WAS LOOSE. THE DEALER IN MANNHEIM GERMANY REPLACED THE PART UNDER WARRANTY IN MARCH 2008. 3 WEEKS AFTERWARD, THE REPLACEMENT PART
... CRACKED IN THE EXACT SAME LOCATION, IDENTICAL IN SIZE AND SHAPE TO THE CRACK IN THE ORIGINAL SUB-FRAME. DEALER IN GERMANY WOULD NOT MAKE A SECOND CLAIM AND EXPLAINED THAT THE EXHAUST SYSTEM CAUSED THE CRACK BY PRODUCING A FREQUENCY THAT CRACKS THE ALUMINUM. I CALLED SUZUKI MANUFACTURER IN THE US AND THEY WOULD NOT SUPPORT REPLACING THE PART UNLESS I COULD SEND THE BIKE BACK TO THE US FOR SERVICING WITHIN THE WARRANTY PERIOD, WHICH HAD JUST ENDED. CONSEQUENCES: MOTORCYCLE IS UNSAFE TO OPERATE WHILE THE SUB-FRAME IS CRACKED. I CAN NOT HOLD ANY PASSENGER ON THE PASSENGER SEAT DUE TO UNSAFE FRAME CRACK. I MAINTAIN THE ORIGINAL AND REPLACEMENT PARTS. PICTURES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. *TRRead more
Incident date: Jan 7, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI GSX-R-1000-K7. WHILE RIDING THE VEHICLE AROUND A CURVE AND ATTEMPTING TO DOWNSHIFT, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT DECELERATE. THE VEHICLE SLID OUT FROM BENEATH THE CONTACT, CAUSING HIM TO GO AIRBORNE AND STRIKE A CEDAR TREE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A BROKEN HIP, BROKEN FEM
... UR, PELVIC DAMAGE, AND NERVE DAMAGE TO HIS LEFT FOOT. HE BELIEVES THE VEHICLE CAN BE REPAIRED. THROUGH ONLINE RESEARCH, THE CONTACT'S MOTHER DISCOVERED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS CONNECTED TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V362000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER AND WAS INITIALLY INFORMED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS. WHEN HE PROVIDED THE DEALER WITH THE RECALL INFORMATION, HE WAS ADVISED TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIR. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT HAS PICTURES. THE SPEED, VIN, AND MILEAGE INFORMATION WERE UNKNOWN.Read more
Crash
1 injured
Incident date: Jun 7, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI GSX-R1000. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH IN FIRST GEAR, THE VEHICLE BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO OPERATE AND A CRASH OCCURRED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MAJOR INJURIES TO HIS FINGERS AND SHOULDERS. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. WEEKS BEFORE THE CRASH, THE CONTACT
... RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V362000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WOULD ONLY COVER THE PARTS THAT WERE SPECIFIED IN THE RECALL NOTICE. THE DEALER STILL HAS POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 865.Read more
Crash
1 injured
Incident date: Jun 8, 2007
ISV ON 2007 GSXR CAUSED ME TO WRECK . *TR
Crash
1 injured
Incident date: Oct 23, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI GSX-R1000. WHILE DRIVING 15-20 MPH, THE RPMS AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND WENT INTO A DITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BRUISED RIBS, A BROKEN RIGHT COLLAR BON
... E, TENNIS ELBOW ON THE LEFT SIDE, AND INJURIES TO HIS LEFT WRIST. THE DEALER WAS INFORMED OF THE RPMS AND ACCELERATION EVER SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE BE TRANSPORTED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V362000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) WAS RELATED TO THE FAILURE; HOWEVER, THE DEALER STATED THAT THE RECALL WAS NOT RELATED TO THE CRASH. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 3,000. UPDATED 3/5/08 *CNRead more
Crash
1 injured
Incident date: Jun 23, 2007
AT APRX 40 MPH MY 2007 SUZUKI GSXR 1000 WAS SIDE-SWIPED BY AN ON-COMING MOTORCYCLE AND AFTER MY BIKE FELL OVER ONTO THE STREET ALL THE GAS POURED OUT AND IT BURST INTO FLAMES LUCKILY SOME GUYS STOPPED AND PULLED ME AWAY. *TR
Crash
Fire
1 injured
Incident date: May 19, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI GSX-R1000. WHILE DRIVING 10-15 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO 25-30 MPH ON ITS OWN. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASH INTO A STATIONARY MAILBOX. THE VEHICLE SLID ON THE DRIVER SIDE AND CONTINUED TO SPIN UNTIL IT SHUT ITSELF
... OFF. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED TWO FLAT TIRES, BENT RIMS, AND DAMAGE TO THE HEADLIGHTS, TURN SIGNAL, EXHAUST SYSTEM, LEFT HANDLE BAR CLUTCH, FOOT CONTROL CLUTCH, PLASTIC SHIELD, AND A CRACKED REAR SEAT. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED BRUISES TO HIS LEFT LEG, LEFT ARM, AND LEFT WAIST AREA. THE CONTACT HAS NOT YET SEEN A DOCTOR. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. HE HAS SPOKEN TO HIS INSURANCE COMPANY AND AMERICAN SUZUKI AND SINCE MAY OF 2007, HIS VEHICLE IS STILL WITH AMERICAN SUZUKI AWAITING REPAIR. IN AUGUST OF 2007, HE RECEIVED SAFETY RECALL NOTICE 07V362000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL); HOWEVER, SUZUKI STATED THAT NO RECALLS WERE AVAILABLE. THE POWERTRAIN, VIN, ENGINE SIZE, AND NUMBER OF CYLINDERS WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 50.Read more
Crash
1 injured
Incident date: Jul 28, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 2007 SUZUKI GSX 1000. THE MOTORCYCLE ISN'T OPERATING NORMALLY EVEN THOUGH HE RECEIVED THE REPAIR ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 07V362000. FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2500 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 3000.
Incident date: Jul 1, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI GSX-R1000. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V362000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). HE RECEIVED TWO OTHER RECALL NOTICES FOR PART NUMBER'S 9910311226 AND 910311228. THE DEALER CHARGED HIM $800 FOR THE PARTS, HOWEVER, THEY WERE NEVER RECEIVED. THERE HAD B
... EEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE VIN, POWERTRAIN, AND NUMBER OF CYLINDERS WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 100.Read more
Incident date: Aug 10, 2007
I WAS RIDING IN THE "C" MODE FOR ABOUT 10 MINS BEFORE TURNING THE MOTORCYCLE OFF FOR A MINUTE OR TWO. I STARTED THE MOTORCYCLE AND CONTINUED MY RIDE. A COUPLE OF MINUTES LATER I WAS IN A CURVE GOING ABOUT 15-20 MPH WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE BEGIN TO SLIDE. THE RODE WAS FREE OF ANY OBJECTS\FLUIDS THAT W
... OULD CAUSE A SLIDE. THE SLIDE WAS CAUSED BY THE REAR TIRE SPINNING AND LOOSING GRIP. I HAD NOT INCREASE THE THROTTLE WHEN THIS HAPPENED. *TRRead more
Crash
1 injured
Incident date: Aug 28, 2007
TL*THE CONTACTS OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI GSX-R1000. ON AUGUST 28, 2007, THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL NOTICE NUMBER 07V362000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WOULD BE UNABLE TO PERFORM THE REPAIR BECAUSE THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE. THEY ALSO STATED THAT THEY DID NOT KNOW WHEN THE
... PART WOULD ARRIVE. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 1,300.Read more
Incident date: Aug 15, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI GSX-R1000. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE AND ACCELERATED TO 45 MPH, THE SPEED INCREASED AUTOMATICALLY. HE ATTEMPTED TO PULL THE CLUTCH TO DECELERATE, BUT THE FRONT WHEEL FLIPPED UP AND HE KICKED THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER WAS RUSHED TO A TRAUMA CENTER AND SUF
... FERED LACERATIONS, BRUISES, A CONCUSSION, AND BRAIN DAMAGE. HE RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE NUMBER 07V362000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) AFTER THE CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE NUMBER OF CYLINDERS WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 2,000.Read more
Crash
1 injured
Incident date: Jun 1, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI GSX-R1000. WHILE MAKING A TURN AT 30 MPH THE THROTTLE WAS STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION. THE REAR TIRE BEGAN TO SPIN AND CAUSED HIM TO LOOSE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HIS LOWER PELVIC AREA, HIS KNEES AND ELBOWS. THERE WAS A NHTSA C
... AMPAIGN ID 07V362000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE BUT WILL BE ADDED TO THE HARDCOPY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 230. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 650.Read more
1 injured
Incident date: May 20, 2007
THE CLUTCH WHEN UP IN MY SUZUKI GSX-R 1000
Incident date: May 20, 2007
THE CLUTCH WHEN UP IN MY SUZUKI GSX-R 1000
Incident date: Apr 21, 2007
SINCE THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NEW IT LEAKED GAS FROM THE BREATHER TUBE WHEN IT SAT OUTSIDE IN THE WARM WEATHER FOR AT LEAST 3 HOURS, LEAVING A SMALL PUDDLE OF GASOLINE UNDER THE MOTORCYCLE. I FEEL THIS IS VERY UNSAFE. *AK