Motorcycles

Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
Alert Number0746/09
BrandSUZUKI
CategoryMotor vehicles
Risk TypeInjuries
Notifying CountrySpain
Country of OriginJapan
Model NumberGSXR1000 K5-K6, years 2005 and 2006
Published26 June 2009

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of injuries because the frame may crack and/or break on the side below the steering head tube. The cracking or breaking are the result of certain uses that cause extreme fatigue to the frame, such as extended or extreme wheelies or other stunts.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the importer.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

The recall concerns the following models: GSX-R1000K5: JS1B6111100100302 to JS1B6111100107283,GSX-R1000K6: JS1B6111100108058 to JS1B6111100116030

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