The 2009 Suzuki GSX-R1000 has 4 recalls, the most serious involving the side stand interlock switch, which can cut engine power without warning and increase the risk of a crash.
The side stand interlock switch is held in place by bolts that can loosen and fall out, allowing the switch to rotate out of position and interrupt the ignition circuit. When that happens, the engine stops while the motorcycle is in motion. On the drivetrain side, a missed upshift can place enough strain on the drive chain that the rear axle shifts position, damaging the left-side drive chain adjuster. Once that adjuster is damaged, the drive chain can come off entirely, cutting power to the rear wheel mid-ride. There is also a separate transmission concern: if the rider does not complete an upshift correctly, the gearbox can slip into neutral instead of engaging the next gear, causing engine speed to spike unexpectedly while the rear wheel loses drive power.
At a glance
What can fail
If you miss a gear while shifting up, the chain tension when you shift next can cause the rear axle to shift, damaging the left-side chain adjuster.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the left-side chain adjuster with an improved part.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
If you miss an upshift, the transmission can slip into neutral, letting engine speed increase. If you then upshift without fully disengaging the clutch, extreme torque stresses the drive chain and left-side adjuster. A damaged adjuster can cause the drive chain to slip off, cutting power and risking a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace your drive chain adjuster with an improved part designed to prevent this damage.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Bolts on the side stand interlock switch can loosen, causing the switch to fail.
What the fix does
Suzuki dealers will replace the side stand interlock switch bolts at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolts holding the side stand interlock switch can loosen and fall out. If this happens, the switch can rotate and shut off the engine, causing it to stall unexpectedly.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the side stand interlock switch bolts with new ones.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
