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Campaign 13V449 Posted October 18, 2013 208,966 units

2004-2013 Suzuki GSX-R Recall 13V449: Brake Master Cylinder

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published June 2, 2026

Recall 13V449 covers 208,966 2004-2013 Suzuki GSX-R600, GSX-R750, and GSX-R1000 motorcycles for reduced front braking. Repair is free at any franchised Suzuki dealer.

Suzuki is recalling 208,966 2004-2013 GSX-R750, GSX-R600, and GSX-R1000 motorcycles because corrosion inside the front brake master cylinder can generate gas and reduce brake fluid pressure to the front brake. Reduced front braking power increases the risk of a crash, and the Suzuki dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The front brake master cylinder on 2004-2013 Suzuki GSX-R750, GSX-R600, and GSX-R1000 motorcycles turns brake lever force into hydraulic pressure for the front brake. Inside it, a piston moves when you squeeze the lever, pushing brake fluid through the lines so the front calipers clamp the rotors. That pressure path has to stay sealed and free of gas for the lever to feel firm.

In this recall, older brake fluid works with corrosion on the brake piston inside the front master cylinder. That corrosion generates gas in the fluid chamber. Gas compresses more than brake fluid, so less pressure reaches the front brake when the rider squeezes the lever. The result is reduced front brake response.

There is no warning sign before failure. The filing does not identify a light, noise, leak, or lever feel change that reliably appears before the front brake loses pressure.

Who's affected?

The GSX-R600, GSX-R750, and GSX-R1000 models are grouped together across the 2004-2013 model years because each uses the recalled brake system.

2005 Suzuki GSX-R750 brake system
2010 Suzuki GSX-R600 brake system
2010 Suzuki GSX-R750 brake system
2006 Suzuki GSX-R600 brake system
2009 Suzuki GSX-R600 brake system
Units affected208,966

The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorcycle is included.

What's the safety risk?

Reduced front braking power can make the motorcycle take longer to slow or stop, increasing the risk of a crash. Avoid hard riding, leave extra stopping room, and schedule recall service soon if your VIN is included. Repair will be free at any franchised Suzuki dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2004-2013 Suzuki GSX-R750, GSX-R600, or GSX-R1000 is included in this recall.
  2. Review any Suzuki owner letter for this recall, then contact a franchised Suzuki dealer to confirm repair timing for your VIN.
  3. Ask the Suzuki dealer for the free front brake master cylinder replacement that restores front brake pressure.
  4. Reference recall number 13V449 when you call Suzuki or the dealer.
  5. Ride cautiously until the repair is complete. Leave extra following distance and avoid hard braking.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, a Suzuki technician replaces the front brake master cylinder on the recalled motorcycle. The remedy notice says the recall began on November 18, 2013, but this section does not include a current remedy status, so confirm that the repair is open for your VIN before arranging service. Once the repair is available for your VIN, the replacement part and labor are free under the recall. Ask the service desk whether they need the motorcycle kept there while parts are ordered.

Timeline

October 18, 2013 NHTSA published the recall
November 18, 2013 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 13V449?

Recall 13V449 covers 208,966 2004-2013 Suzuki GSX-R750, GSX-R600, and GSX-R1000 motorcycles with a front brake master cylinder defect. Corrosion inside the cylinder can generate gas and reduce front brake pressure. Suzuki dealers replace the front brake master cylinder for free.

What should I do if my 2004-2013 Suzuki GSX-R750, GSX-R600, or GSX-R1000 is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorcycle is included in recall 13V449. If it is, contact a franchised Suzuki dealer to schedule the front brake master cylinder replacement. Reference recall number 13V449 when you call. The repair is free.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Suzuki dealers replace the front brake master cylinder free of charge. Parts and labor are covered at a franchised Suzuki dealer.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is reduced front braking power, which increases crash risk. The defect involves corrosion inside the front brake master cylinder, especially with older brake fluid. The dealer repair replaces the affected master cylinder so the front brake system can transmit pressure correctly.

What if I bought my Suzuki GSX-R used?

The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the motorcycle, not the first owner. If you bought the bike used and never received Suzuki's notice, check your VIN, then call a franchised Suzuki dealer with recall number 13V449.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V449000
Suzuki customer service1-800-572-1490
NHTSA recall #13V449
NHTSA recall # (full)13V449000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →