Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #09V022000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V022000 by Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc. Includes 26,082 affected units, FRAME CRACKING AND/OR BREAKAGE, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

American suzuki (suzuki) is conducting a safety improvement campaign involving 26,082 my 2005-2006 gsx-r1000 motorcycles. cracking or breakage of the motorcycle frame can occur in certain extreme situations where unusually high stress is placed on the frame. repeated hard landings from hazardous maneuvers such as extreme or extended wheelies or other stunts may generate sufficient stress to cause this problem.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the frame for cracks. if no cracks are found, a frame reinforcement brace will be attached to the frame using bolts and epoxy adhesive. should cracks be found during the inspection, the frame will be replaced with a new frame that has the reinforcement brace installed. the campaign began on january 21, 2009. owners may contact suzuki at 1-714-572-1490.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V022000

Manufacturer: Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc

Report Received Date: 2009-01-16T00:00:00

Subject: Frame cracking and/or breakage

Component: Structure

Potentially Affected Units: 26,082

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 2A08

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: American suzuki (suzuki) is conducting a safety improvement campaign involving 26,082 my 2005-2006 gsx-r1000 motorcycles. cracking or breakage of the motorcycle frame can occur in certain extreme situations where unusually high stress is placed on the frame. repeated hard landings from hazardous maneuvers such as extreme or extended wheelies or other stunts may generate sufficient stress to cause this problem.

Consequence Summary: If the frame becomes broken during extreme use, a crash could occur.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the frame for cracks. if no cracks are found, a frame reinforcement brace will be attached to the frame using bolts and epoxy adhesive. should cracks be found during the inspection, the frame will be replaced with a new frame that has the reinforcement brace installed. the campaign began on january 21, 2009. owners may contact suzuki at 1-714-572-1490.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-q2pp.pwhn_7biv

NHTSA ID: 09V022000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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