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NHTSA recall 09V022000

Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields

Suzuki Gsx-R1000

Reported Jan 16, 200926,082 vehicles affectedAMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.Maker’s number 2A08Built Dec 29, 2004 – Jun 14, 2005

The defect

American suzuki (suzuki) IS conducting a safety improvement campaign involving 26,082 my 2005-2006 gsx-r1000 motorcycles. cracking or breakage of the motorcycle frame can occur in certain extreme situations where unusually high stress IS placed on the frame. repeated hard landings from hazardous maneuvers such as extreme or extended wheelies or other stunts may generate sufficient stress to cause this problem.

The risk

If the frame becomes broken during extreme use, a crash could occur.

The remedy

Dealers will inspect the frame for cracks. if no cracks are found, a frame reinforcement brace will be attached to the frame using bolts and epoxy adhesive. should cracks be found during the inspection, the frame will be replaced with a new frame that has the reinforcement brace installed. the campaign began on january 21, 2009. owners may contact suzuki at 1-714-572-1490.

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Vehicles in this recall

Suzuki Gsx-R1000
20052006

Notes

Suzuki campaign no. 2A08.this action IS deemed a safety improvement campaign and IS not being conducted under the safety act. However, suzuki has informed nhtsa that it will provide the modifications described above free of charge.