2012 SUZUKI GSX-R1000 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
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Recalls
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Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2012 SUZUKI GSX-R1000
The 2012 SUZUKI GSX-R1000 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION, SERVICE BRAKES.
Recalls for the 2012 SUZUKI GSX-R1000
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2012 SUZUKI GSX-R1000, potentially affecting up to 232,039 vehicles.
Recall 14V629000 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
| 23,073 vehicles affected
Defect: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 GSX-R750 and 2009-2014 GSX-R1000 motorcycles. If a gear is missed while upshifting, the strain applied to the drive chain after the next shift may cause the rear axle to move, damaging the left-side drive chain adjuster.
Consequence: If the drive chain adjuster gets damaged, the drive chain may come off, removing power to the rear wheel, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left-side chain adjuster with an improved part. The recall began on October 17, 2014. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-714-572-1490. Suzuki's numbers for this recall are 2A40, 2A41, 2A42...
View full details →Recall 13V449000 — SERVICE BRAKES
| 208,966 vehicles affected
Defect: 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,...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 SUZUKI GSX-R1000
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 SUZUKI GSX-R1000.
Safety Rating for the 2012 SUZUKI GSX-R1000
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 SUZUKI GSX-R1000 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 SUZUKI GSX-R1000
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 SUZUKI GSX-R1000
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SUZUKI GSX-R1000
- 2007 SUZUKI GSX-R1000 — 25 complaints
- 2008 SUZUKI GSX-R1000 — 8 complaints
- 2009 SUZUKI GSX-R1000 — 1 complaint
- 2010 SUZUKI GSX-R1000 — 0 complaints
- 2011 SUZUKI GSX-R1000 — 0 complaints
- 2012 SUZUKI GSX-R1000 (current)
- 2013 SUZUKI GSX-R1000 — 1 complaint
- 2014 SUZUKI GSX-R1000 — 1 complaint
- 2015 SUZUKI GSX-R1000 — 1 complaint
- 2017 SUZUKI GSX-R1000 — 6 complaints
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