Vehicle recall 13V449000 · October 18, 2013

Suzuki GSX-R600, GSX-R750 and 1 more model

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…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: 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.
Consequence: As a result, front braking power may be reduced increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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).
Notes: 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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 13V449000
Reported to NHTSA: October 18, 2013
Filed by: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
Manufacturer campaign: 2A (31-36)
Owner notification: November 18, 2013
Vehicles potentially affected: 208,966
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes

Recall 13V449000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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 (2005-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
Suzuki GSX-R600 (2004-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
Suzuki GSX-R750 (2004-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

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