2022 Suzuki Hayabusas Recalled Due to Dangerous Braking System Issue
According to a news report on RideApart.com, Suzuki has issued an urgent recall affecting all 2022 Suzuki Hayabusas. The recall announcement states that the affected Suzuki Hayabusa motorcycles can have “increased front brake level play.” The recall service notice states that the affected motorcycles need a replacement front brake master cylinder body. Moreover, the recalled motorcycles were manufactured with an “incorrect front brake master cylinder port positioning,” which can lead to slack in the brake lever resulting in “increased braking distance and a crash.”
Suzuki’s official recall report states that more than 2,500 Hayabusa motorcycles produced between March 26, 2021, and January 11, 2022, are thought to be affected by the manufacturing defect. All 2022 Suzuki Hayabusas are affected by the recall. The recalled motorcycle has VINs ranging from JS1EJ11B5N7100001 and JS1EJ11B7N7102431, or between VIN numbers JS1EJ11D3N7100001 and JS1EJ11D2N7100247.
The first official report of brake issues was received in Portugal. In that incident, the 2022 Suzuki Hayabusa’s front brake lever suddenly had more travel and later resolved itself after repeated use of the front brake lever. In 2022, more brake-level issues were reported. Suzuki then launched an investigation to diagnose the issue. Eventually, Suzuki’s corporate technicians found out that the front brake master cylinder primary port could become blocked in some situations causing the front brake caliper pistons to retract. If this happens, the gap could increase between the front brake pad and discs resulting in a sudden and unexpected increase in braking distance leading to an accident.
Suzuki also issued a stop-sale notification on all unsold 2022 Hayabusa motorcycles until this issue is fixed. Suzuki has reported the issue to its dealerships. Moreover, Suzuki will notify any known registered owners about the recall on March 1, 2023.
Owners of recalled 2022 Hayabusas are urged to contact their local Suzuki dealership to have their motorcycles serviced. The service includes the installation of a replacement front brake master cylinder body. Suzuki estimates the total time for this brake service to be under one hour.
2022 Hayabusa owners should contact Suzuki and mention recall number 2A99. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety or visit www.nhtsa.gov for more information about the recall. The NHTSA’s recall campaign number is 23V-088.
How to File a Motorcycle Defect Accident Lawsuit
Filing a motorcycle defect accident lawsuit is a complicated legal process, and it is crucial that you follow the correct legal procedures to ensure the best outcome for your case. The following is some general steps that you can take to file your motorcycle accident lawsuit:
- Gather evidence: Collect all evidence related to the accident, including police reports, witness statements, medical records, and photographs of the accident scene and your injuries.
- Determine the liable parties: Identify all parties who may be responsible for the defect that caused your accident, such as the motorcycle manufacturer, distributor, or retailer.
- Consult with one of our attorneys: Contact an attorney from Parker Waichman LLP to review your case and provide legal advice on the best course of action.
- File a lawsuit: Your attorney will file a lawsuit on your behalf against the liable parties, which will include a statement of facts, legal arguments, and a request for compensation.
- Discovery: Both sides will conduct a discovery process to gather more evidence and information related to the case.
- Settlement negotiations: Your attorney may enter into settlement negotiations with the defendant’s legal team to reach a fair settlement without going to trial.
- Trial: If a settlement cannot be reached, the case will go to trial, where both sides will present evidence and arguments, and a judge or jury will determine the outcome.
It is important to understand that the specific actions necessary in your case will vary depending on the details of your situation and the laws in your jurisdiction. Working with one of our experienced motorcycle accident attorneys can help make sure that your case is handled properly.
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