Suzuki recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2012 gsx-r1000 motorcycles. Due to loose bolts the side stand interlock switch may fail.
What could happen
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
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.
Vehicles covered
- Suzuki Gsx-R1000 2009–2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V231000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- American Suzuki Motor Corp.
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 21, 2012
- Owners notified
- Jun 7, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 4,969
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Equipment
- Maker's own recall number
- 2A29
Notes
Suzukiâs recall campaign number is 2a29.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Suzuki recall: Fuel system, gasoline Oct 4, 2018
- Suzuki recall: Engine and engine cooling Jan 22, 2018
- Suzuki recall: Power train Oct 7, 2014
- Suzuki recall: Service brakes Oct 18, 2013
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.