Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V788000 Reported November 23, 2015

Front brake calipers may leak brake fluid

Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 600 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15V788000
Manufacturer Campaign
2A48
Component
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicles Affected
600
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 23, 2015
Completion Rate
96.50

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

If the front brake calipers leak brake fluid, braking performance would be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 15V788000 or campaign 2A48.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 15V788000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 15V788000?

NHTSA recall 15V788000 was issued by Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc on November 23, 2015. It addresses: Front brake calipers may leak brake fluid. The recall affects approximately 600 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Hydraulic component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V788000 or the manufacturer campaign number 2A48. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.