2016 Suzuki GSX-S1000, 2016 Suzuki GSX-S1000A, 2016 Suzuki GSX-S1000FA Recall: Affected motorcycles may leak brake fluid from the front brake calipers
NHTSA campaign 15V788000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · filed Nov 23, 2015 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2016 GSX-S1000 motorcycles manufactured July 8, 2015, to July 29, 2015, GSX-S1000A motorcycles manufactured July 10, 2015, to August 24, 2015 and, and GSX-S1000FA motorcycles manufactured July 21, 2015, to July 27, 2015. The affected motorcycles may leak brake fluid from the front brake calipers.
The risk
If the front brake calipers leak brake fluid, braking performance would be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Suzuki has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2015. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-714-572-1490. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A48.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Suzuki | GSX-S1000 | 2016 |
| Suzuki | GSX-S1000A | 2016 |
| Suzuki | GSX-S1000FA | 2016 |
Related recalls
Other campaigns involving Suzuki vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 15V788000 (manufacturer number 2A48). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.