NHTSA recall 12V-231 (12V231000)
equipment recall reported May 21, 2012 - about 4,969 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 12V231000
- Also written as
- 12V-231
- Manufacturer number
- 2A29
- Reported
- May 21, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- ~4,969
- Component
- equipment
What is being recalled
SUZUKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 GSX-R1000 MOTORCYCLES. DUE TO LOOSE BOLTS THE SIDE STAND INTERLOCK SWITCH MAY FAIL.
Why it is dangerous
ON THE GSX-R1000 MODELS, FAILURE OF THE SWITCH WILL TERMINATE THE IGNITION CIRCUIT. AS A RESULT, THE ENGINE WILL STOP RUNNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
SUZUKI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND SUZUKI DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SIDE STAND INTERLOCK SWITCH BOLTS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 7, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-714-996-7040.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 12V-231 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.