2007 SUZUKI GSX-R1000

SERVICE BRAKES

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2004-2013 GSX-R600 and GSX-R750, and model year 2005-2013 GSX-R1000 motorcycles. In combination with older brake fluid, corrosion of the brake piston inside of the front brake master cylinder generates gas that may result in a r

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, EACH TIME THE IGNITION SWITCH IS TURNED OFF, THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) PRE-SETS THE POSITION OF THE IDLE SPEED CONTROL (ISC) VALVE FOR SUBSEQUENT ENGINE STARTING BY OPENING THE VALVE COMPLETELY AND THEN CLOSING IT TO A START-UP POSITION.

while traveling at 55mph and just exiting a corner my front brake without any warning and instantly locked up sending me and my bike to the highway in A Skid. there is a known problem with using aftermarket levers after the recalled master cylinder has been changed.this problem poses a serious risk to many if not addressed and remedied. there was a police report that does not reflect what actually happened at all. I did over the winter service my bike adding new levers. related info can be obtai

FRONT BRAKES ARE NOT STOPPING THE BIKE INSTEAD IT BECOMES JUMPY FROM THE TRIPLE TREE. IT HAPPENS WHEN EVER COMING FROM A STOP OF 10 MPH

Mileage: 40,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI GSX-R1000 K7. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL AND THE MOTORCYCLE FLIPPED OVER. THE CONTACT WAS THROWN FROM THE VEHICLE. HE WAS IN INTENSIVE CARE FOR OVER TEN DAYS AND IS NOW IN A REHABILITATION PROGRAM AT THE HOSPITAL. THE CONTACT SUFFERED TRAUMATIC HEAD INJURY, A FRACTURED COLLARBONE, AND POSSIBLY A BROKEN BONE, IN ADDITION TO SIGNIFICANT CUTS AND BRUISES. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAI

Mileage: 10

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI GSX-R1000 K7. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL AND THE MOTORCYCLE FLIPPED OVER. THE CONTACT WAS THROWN FROM THE VEHICLE. HE WAS IN INTENSIVE CARE FOR OVER TEN DAYS AND IS NOW IN A REHABILITATION PROGRAM AT THE HOSPITAL. THE CONTACT SUFFERED TRAUMATIC HEAD INJURY, A FRACTURED COLLARBONE, AND POSSIBLY A BROKEN BONE, IN ADDITION TO SIGNIFICANT CUTS AND BRUISES. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAI

Mileage: 10

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI GSX-R-1000-K7. WHILE RIDING THE VEHICLE AROUND A CURVE AND ATTEMPTING TO DOWNSHIFT, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT DECELERATE. THE VEHICLE SLID OUT FROM BENEATH THE CONTACT, CAUSING HIM TO GO AIRBORNE AND STRIKE A CEDAR TREE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A BROKEN HIP, BROKEN FEMUR, PELVIC DAMAGE, AND NERVE DAMAGE TO HIS LEFT FOOT. HE BELIEVES THE VEHICLE CAN BE REPAIRED. THROUGH ONLINE RESEARCH, THE CONTACT'S MOTHER DISCOVERED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS CONNECTED TO NHTSA CAMPAI

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI GSX-R1000. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH IN FIRST GEAR, THE VEHICLE BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO OPERATE AND A CRASH OCCURRED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MAJOR INJURIES TO HIS FINGERS AND SHOULDERS. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. WEEKS BEFORE THE CRASH, THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V362000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WOULD ONLY COVER THE PARTS THAT WERE SPECIFIED IN THE RECALL NOTICE. THE DEALER

Mileage: 865

ISV ON 2007 GSXR CAUSED ME TO WRECK . *TR

Mileage: 860

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI GSX-R1000. WHILE DRIVING 15-20 MPH, THE RPMS AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND WENT INTO A DITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BRUISED RIBS, A BROKEN RIGHT COLLAR BONE, TENNIS ELBOW ON THE LEFT SIDE, AND INJURIES TO HIS LEFT WRIST. THE DEALER WAS INFORMED OF THE RPMS AND ACCELERATION EVER SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE

Mileage: 3,000

AT APRX 40 MPH MY 2007 SUZUKI GSXR 1000 WAS SIDE-SWIPED BY AN ON-COMING MOTORCYCLE AND AFTER MY BIKE FELL OVER ONTO THE STREET ALL THE GAS POURED OUT AND IT BURST INTO FLAMES LUCKILY SOME GUYS STOPPED AND PULLED ME AWAY. *TR

Mileage: 3,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI GSX-R1000. WHILE DRIVING 10-15 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO 25-30 MPH ON ITS OWN. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASH INTO A STATIONARY MAILBOX. THE VEHICLE SLID ON THE DRIVER SIDE AND CONTINUED TO SPIN UNTIL IT SHUT ITSELF OFF. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED TWO FLAT TIRES, BENT RIMS, AND DAMAGE TO THE HEADLIGHTS, TURN SIGNAL, EXHAUST SYSTEM, LEFT HANDLE BAR CLUTCH, FOOT CONTROL CLUTCH, PLASTIC SHIELD, AND A CRACKED REAR SEAT.

Mileage: 50

I WAS RIDING IN THE "C" MODE FOR ABOUT 10 MINS BEFORE TURNING THE MOTORCYCLE OFF FOR A MINUTE OR TWO. I STARTED THE MOTORCYCLE AND CONTINUED MY RIDE. A COUPLE OF MINUTES LATER I WAS IN A CURVE GOING ABOUT 15-20 MPH WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE BEGIN TO SLIDE. THE RODE WAS FREE OF ANY OBJECTS\FLUIDS THAT WOULD CAUSE A SLIDE. THE SLIDE WAS CAUSED BY THE REAR TIRE SPINNING AND LOOSING GRIP. I HAD NOT INCREASE THE THROTTLE WHEN THIS HAPPENED. *TR

Mileage: 1,032

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI GSX-R1000. WHILE MAKING A TURN AT 30 MPH THE THROTTLE WAS STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION. THE REAR TIRE BEGAN TO SPIN AND CAUSED HIM TO LOOSE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HIS LOWER PELVIC AREA, HIS KNEES AND ELBOWS. THERE WAS A NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 07V362000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE BUT WILL BE ADDED TO THE HARDCOPY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 230. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 650.

Mileage: 230

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI GSX-R1000. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE AND ACCELERATED TO 45 MPH, THE SPEED INCREASED AUTOMATICALLY. HE ATTEMPTED TO PULL THE CLUTCH TO DECELERATE, BUT THE FRONT WHEEL FLIPPED UP AND HE KICKED THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER WAS RUSHED TO A TRAUMA CENTER AND SUFFERED LACERATIONS, BRUISES, A CONCUSSION, AND BRAIN DAMAGE. HE RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE NUMBER 07V362000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) AFTER THE CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE NUMBER OF CYLINDERS WA

Mileage: 2,000