NHTSA Recall 13V312000
Filed by Suzuki Motor USA, LLC. Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Reported 2013-07-16. An estimated 2,561 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Suzuki Motor Corporation (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2013 GSX1300RA Hayabusa motorcycles manufactured January 22, 2013, through April 26, 2013. Due to a manufacturing error, the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) may malfunction and lose anti-lock functionality.
Risk
The anti-lock function may not perform properly allowing for wheel lock up and skidding, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected ABS units, free of charge. The recall began on August 5, 2013. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-800-572-1490. Suzuki's campaign number for this recall is WN.
Manufacturer campaign number: WN
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.