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🧸 Product DE DK FI NO SE January 15, 2016

Suzuki — GSX-S1000/A/F/FA L6, GSX-R1000A L6

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
A manufacturing error may have resulted in damage to the sealing groove in the front brake caliper cylinder. There may therefore be a leakage of brake fluid, resulting in a failure of the front brakes.
Origin
Japan
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What is this? This is a notice about some Suzuki motorcycles. A problem was found in the front brake part.

What's happening? A small mistake in making the brake part may cause brake fluid to leak. This could make the front brakes stop working.

Does this affect me? If you own one of these Suzuki motorcycles in Germany, Denmark, Finland, Norway, or Sweden, this could affect you.

What should I do? Take your bike to a Suzuki dealer right away. Ask your mechanic to check the front brakes. Do not ride until it is fixed.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: A manufacturing error may have resulted in damage to the sealing groove in the front brake caliper cylinder. There may therefore be a leakage of brake fluid, resulting in a failure of the front brakes. · Origin: Japan

First published
January 15, 2016
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/191060

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What is this product recall alert about?
Suzuki — GSX-S1000/A/F/FA L6, GSX-R1000A L6. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: A manufacturing error may have resulted in damage to the sealing groove in the front brake caliper cylinder. There may therefore be a leakage of brake fluid, resulting in a failure of the front brakes....
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 15, 2016 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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