NHTSA recall 13V-449 (13V449000)
service brakes recall reported October 18, 2013 - about 208,966 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 13V449000
- Also written as
- 13V-449
- Manufacturer number
- 2A (31-36)
- Reported
- October 18, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- ~208,966
- Component
- service brakes
What is being recalled
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 reduction of fluid pressure transmission to the front brake.
Why it is dangerous
As a result, front braking power may be reduced increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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).
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 13V-449 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 models
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.