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Recall campaign12V231000

Recall 12V231000: 2009–2011 Suzuki GSX-R1000

Equipment
Report received
May 21, 2012
Manufacturer
American suzuki motor corp.
Potentially affected
4,969vehicles
Model years
2009–2011

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2012 gsx-r1000 motorcycles. Due to loose bolts the side stand interlock switch may fail.

Possible 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.