Vehicle recall 12V231000 · May 21, 2012
2009-2011 Suzuki GSX-R1000
Due to loose bolts the side stand interlock switch may fail.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2012 gsx-R1000 motorcycles. Due to loose bolts the side stand interlock switch may fail.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Suzukis 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V231000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 21, 2012
- Filed by
- AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2A29
- Owner notification
- June 7, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4,969
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Suzuki GSX-R1000 (2009-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009
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