Vehicle recall 15V788000 · November 23, 2015
Suzuki GSX-S1000, GSX-S1000A and 1 more model
The affected motorcycles may leak brake fluid from the front brake calipers.
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 2016 GSX-S1000 motorcycles manufactured July 8, 2015, to July 29, 2015, GSX-S1000A motorcycles manufactured July 10, 2015, to August 24, 2015 and, and GSX-S1000FA motorcycles manufactured July 21, 2015, to July 27, 2015. The affected motorcycles may leak brake fluid from the front brake calipers.
- Consequence
- If the front brake calipers leak brake fluid, braking performance would be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Suzuki has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2015. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-714-572-1490. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A48.
- 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
- 15V788000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 23, 2015
- Filed by
- Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2A48
- Owner notification
- December 1, 2015
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 600
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
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-S1000 (2016): 2016
- Suzuki GSX-S1000A (2016): 2016
- Suzuki GSX-S1000FA (2016): 2016
Has your Suzuki been repaired?
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