2005–2013 Suzuki GSX-R1000, 2004–2013 Suzuki GSX-R600, 2004–2013 Suzuki GSX-R750 Recall: In combination with older brake fluid, corrosion of the brake piston…
NHTSA campaign 13V449000 · Service Brakes · filed Oct 18, 2013 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
As a result, front braking power may be reduced increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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).
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 13V449000 (manufacturer number 2A (31-36)). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.