In January 2024, Suzuki filed a statutory recall with Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) concerning the Pressure control/transmission unit, covering the Hayabusa. The filing affects 582 vehicles manufactured between July 14, 2023 and November 2023.
Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1154410 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | January 25, 2024 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Suzuki |
| Component | Pressure control/transmission unit |
| Production period | July 14, 2023 — November 2023 |
| Vehicles affected | 582 units |
Filing in context
The Pressure control/transmission unit is the most frequently cited component category in this archive, appearing in 14 of its 4,890 filings. This filing is one of 15 Suzuki notifications from 2024 in this archive. For scale, 3,084 of the 4,890 filings in this archive report a larger number of affected vehicles; the vehicles involved here were manufactured over a span of about 4 months.
Defect
During brake pipe assembly, the flare nuts securing the brake pipes to the ABS unit were not tightened to the specified torque. Continued use may allow the nuts to loosen, causing brake fluid to leak and extending stopping distance.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, the affected flare nuts will be retightened to the specified torque. If brake fluid is already leaking, the fluid level will be inspected and replenished to the specified amount as necessary.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 1 type code(s). A vehicle is affected if its chassis number falls within one of the ranges below.
| Type code (型式) | Model | Chassis ranges |
|---|---|---|
| 8BL-EJ11A | Hayabusa | EJ11A-103585 — EJ11A-104248 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
ブレーキの配管において、ＡＢＳユニットにブレーキパイプを締結するフレアナットの締付作業が不適切なため、当該ナットの締付トルクが不足しているものがある。そのため、そのままの状態で使用を続けると、最悪の場合、当該ナットが緩んでブレーキ液が漏れ、制動距離が伸びるおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、当該フレアナットを正規のトルクで締付ける。なお、ブレーキ液が漏れている場合は、ブレーキ液量を点検し、不足していればブレーキ液を規定量まで補充する。
Source & verification
This entry reproduces public data from Japan's MLIT recall registry. English text is jdmvin.com's own translation; always verify against the official source:
https://renrakuda.mlit.go.jp/renrakuda/ris-detail-car.html?class=recalldatacar&id=3009610
Related recalls
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Other Suzuki filings involving the Pressure control/transmission unit, closest to this one by filing date.
Pressure control/transmission unit — affects 1,557 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Pressure control/transmission unit — affects 985 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Other recalls affecting the same models
Filings whose affected type codes overlap with this one, newest first.