2005 SUZUKI GSX-R600
1 recalls, 6 complaints - 5 TSBs
13V449000 Oct 18, 2013
SERVICE BRAKES
Defect Description
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... Read more
Consequence
As a result, front braking power may be reduced increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2013. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-800-572-1490. Suzuki's campaign numbers for this recall are: 2A (31, 32, 33, 34, 35, and 36).
Complaint Statistics
6 total complaints
3 crashes 3 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Feb 5, 2025
Incident date: Jun 16, 2021
The contact owns a 2019 Honda CR-V. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 28, 2018
Incident date: Aug 27, 2018
I HAVE OWNED A 2005 SUZUKI GSX-R 600 FOR THE PAST 5 YEARS. I GOT A MANUFACTURER SAFETY RECALL NOTICE ON MY FRONT BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER SO I CONTACTED MY LOCAL SUZUKI DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE "FREE" SERVICE DONE ON MY MOTORCYCLE. I DROPPED MY MOTORCYCLE OFF AT THE DEALERSHIP ON 8/2/18. I WAS TOLD THE D... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jun 18, 2015
Incident date: Apr 7, 2015
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND A CAR PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME AND I COULDN'T STOP. THE BRAKES WOULD NOT HOLD. I T-BONED THE CAR RESULTING IN NEAR FATAL INJURIES.
Crash
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 18, 2015
Incident date: Apr 7, 2015
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND A CAR PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME AND I COULDN'T STOP. THE BRAKES WOULD NOT HOLD. I T-BONED THE CAR RESULTING IN NEAR FATAL INJURIES.
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES
Jan 18, 2014
Incident date: Jul 4, 2005
I WAS RIDING AT 30MPH AND WHILE TRYING TO SLOWLY BRAKE MY BIKE WOULD NOT RESPOND AND I ENDED HITTING A CURB DUE TO MY BIKE WOULDN'T BRAKE AND I CRASHED I ENDED FLYING OFF MY BIKE HITTING A WALL FROM A RESIDENTIAL HOME I WAS HURT, DUE TO ACCIDENT I'M STILL SUFFERING PAIN DUE TO INJURY TIL THIS DAY. ... Read more
Crash
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 30, 2009
Incident date: Jun 1, 2009
BIKE AT HIGH RPM'S 14-15K HAS A ALL OF A SUDDEN STOP AND PICK BACK UP AND TAKE OFF ACTION. I HAVE A 2005 GSXR 600. I AM STILL IN THE PROCESS OF FIXING THIS AND ITS LOOKING LIKE IT WILL COST A LOT OF MONEY....I.E. NEW FUEL INJECTORS AND/OR A NEW ECM! *TR
Technical Service Bulletins, 2005 SUZUKI GSX-R600
5 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 030000 BRAKES (PWS) | 2 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
EPN-2546-2
Oct 26, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Notification to distributors of a request to promote the disposal of old parts stock (revised).
EPN-2546-2
Oct 26, 2022
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Notification to distributors of a request to promote the disposal of old parts stock (revised).
EPN-2546
Oct 24, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Notification to distributors of a request to promote the disposal of old parts stock.
EPN-2546
Oct 24, 2022
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Notification to distributors of a request to promote the disposal of old parts stock.
149
Mar 21, 2006
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SERVICE MANUAL CORRECTION - COWLING BRACE BOLT TIGHTENING. *AK
SUZUKI GSX-R600 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the SUZUKI GSX-R600 across all model years (1997, 2013).
16
Total Recalls
116
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
24
Reported Crashes
8
Reported Fires
3
Reported Deaths
SUZUKI GSX-R600 - Year by Year
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