2009 SUZUKI GSX-R600

3 recalls — 2 complaints — 4 TSBs

16V018000 Jan 19, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect Description
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 AN400, AN400A, DL1000, GSX1300R, 2008-2009 GSF1250S and GSF1250SA, 2008 GSX1300BK and GSX1300BKA, 2008-2010 GSX650F, GSX-R600, GSX-R750, VLR1800, VLR1800T, and 2009-2010 SFV650 and VZ1500 motorcycles. Due to a problem w... Read more
Consequence
If the engine stalls while riding, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the regulator/rectifier, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 4, 2016. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-444-5077. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A56 to 2A64.
68,344 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
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).
208,966 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
11V108000 Feb 23, 2011
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Defect Description
SUZUKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2009, EQUIPPED WITH REGULATOR/RECTIFIER ASSEMBLIES, SUZUKI PART NUMBERS 32800-41F11, 32800-15H10, 32800-05H11, 32800-41G10, 32800-15H00, 32800-18H00, 32800-05G10, 32800-10G10, 32800-05H... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAUSES EXCESSIVE HEAT ON THE CIRCUIT BOARD AND UNCONTROLLED ELECTRIC CURRENT OUTPUT, WHICH CAN RESULT IN INSUFFICIENT CHARGING CURRENT BEING PROVIDED TO THE MOTORCYCLE BATTERY. THIS CAN CAUSE DISCHARGE OF THE BATTERY AND CAN LEAD TO ENGINE STALLING AND/OR A NO-START CONDITION. ENGIN... Read more
Remedy
SUZUKI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND SUZUKI DISTRIBUTORS WILL REPLACE THE REGULATOR/RECTIFIER WITH AN IMPROVED PART FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 2, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-714-572-1490.
73,426 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints 2 fires

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
ENGINE1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 15, 2021
Incident date: Feb 11, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUZUKI GSX-R600. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE AT 65 MPH, THE MOTORCYCLE HESITATED AND ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AS THE MOTORCYCLE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE WAS SHUT DOWN HOWEVER WAS ABLE TO RESTART AFTER 20 MINUTES. THE CON... Read more
Fire
ENGINE Mar 15, 2021
Incident date: Feb 11, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUZUKI GSX-R600. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE AT 65 MPH, THE MOTORCYCLE HESITATED AND ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AS THE MOTORCYCLE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE WAS SHUT DOWN HOWEVER WAS ABLE TO RESTART AFTER 20 MINUTES. THE CON... Read more
Fire

Technical Service Bulletins — 2009 SUZUKI GSX-R600

4 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT2
030000 BRAKES (PWS)2
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.

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

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2013 1 1 View
2012 1 0 View
2011 1 0 View
2010 2 0 View
2009 (current) 3 2
2008 3 6 View
2007 1 51 View
2006 1 44 View
2005 1 6 View
2004 1 2 View
2002 0 3 View
1997 1 1 View

Other SUZUKI Models

Model Recalls Complaints
KIZASHI 86 108 View
GRAND VITARA 63 879 View
GSX1300R 42 45 View
GSX-R1000 25 61 View
SX4 24 427 View
GSX-R750 21 65 View
DL1000 20 39 View
FORENZA 18 1,360 View