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Suzuki 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.

NHTSA campaign 13V-449 · Reported October 18, 2013 · 208,966 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Suzuki GSX-R1000, GSX-R600 and GSX-R750
VEHICLES AFFECTED
208,966
REMEDY
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. reported a problem with the service brakes. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

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 MATTERS

As a result, front braking power may be reduced increasing the risk of a crash.

WHAT TO DO

Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 13V-449.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2005–2013Suzuki GSX-R1000
2004–2013Suzuki GSX-R600
2004–2013Suzuki GSX-R750

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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