Suzuki GSX-R1000 (2018) Recall: Fuel Leak Fire Risk
Suzuki recalls 2018 GSX-R1000 motorcycles with potential fuel leaks that could cause fire if near ignition sources. Owners must contact Suzuki for free fuel pump O-ring replacement by October 31, 2018.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
What happened, in plain English
Suzuki is recalling 2018 GSX-R1000 motorcycles due to a possible fuel leak from a twisted fuel pump O-ring. This leak could cause a fire if near an ignition source, so owners should get the free fix. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225343-suzuki-gsx-r1000-2018-recall-fuel-leak-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225343-suzuki-gsx-r1000-2018-recall-fuel-leak-fire-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V694000
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“Suzuki GSX-R1000 (2018) Recall: Fuel Leak Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225343-suzuki-gsx-r1000-2018-recall-fuel-leak-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V694000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V694000).
Why it’s dangerous
A twisted fuel pump O-ring during installation can reduce sealing performance, causing fuel to leak. If this leak is near an ignition source like a spark plug or hot engine part, it could ignite and cause a fire.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Suzuki GSX-R1000 motorcycles are affected. Riders using these bikes without the fix may face fire risk if fuel leaks near ignition sources.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2018 Suzuki GSX-R1000 motorcycle has a twisted fuel pump O-ring. The recall covers models from 2017-2018.
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Suzuki- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact Suzuki
Call 1-800-934-0934 to schedule a free fuel pump O-ring and fuel tank inner vessel replacement.
What NHTSA says to do
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump O-ring and the fuel tank inner vessel, free of charge. The recall began October 31, 2018. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's numbers for this recall are 2A86-2A88.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 7 months.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Is there a deadline for the fix?
The recall began October 31, 2018, but no specific deadline is given for the repair.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V694000 (April 10, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.