2005 SUZUKI GSX-R750

1 recalls — 4 complaints

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.

Complaint Statistics

4 total complaints 4 crashes 2 injuries 1 deaths

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS1
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE1
EQUIPMENT1
EQUIPMENT May 5, 2011
Incident date: Jan 14, 2010
MY SON WAS KILLED IN A MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT ON JANUARY 14, 2010 ON HIS 2005 SUZUKI GSX-R750. *TR
Crash 1 deaths
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Aug 26, 2009
Incident date: Aug 25, 2009
I OWN A 2005 SUZUKI GSX-R 750CC SPORTBIKE MOTORCYCLE AND IM HAVING ISSUES WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT GOING ON. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED A C28 ERROR WHICH IS A FAULTY THROTTLE VALVE ACTUATOR. APPARENTLY THIS IS AN ISSUE WITH MANY 04-05 SUZUKI GSX-R OWNERS. THE ENTIRE THROTTLE BODY MUST ... Read more
Crash
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS Jul 15, 2007
Incident date: Mar 8, 2005
I WAS RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE WHICH I ONLY HAD FOR 10 DAYS AND GAVE IT SOME GAS AND THE FRONT END CAME UP THAN DOWN, NOTHING MAJOR THAN A FEW SECONDS LATER THE FRONT END JUST DOVE INTO THE GROUND. IT WAS GOING APPROXIMATELY 25 - 30 MPH ON A PRIVATE ROAD AS THE SPEED LIMIT WAS IS. THE MOTORCYCLE ... Read more
Crash 1 injured
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Nov 18, 2006
Incident date: Mar 8, 2005
I WAS RIDING MY MOTORCYCLE (2005 SUZUKI GSX-R750) AT ABOUT 25 MILES PER HOUR AND I CRASHED. IT WAS UNEXPECTED THERE WERE NO OBSTRUCTIONS IN THE ROAD, I WAS JUST RIDING AND NEXT THING I KNOW I'M ROLLING OVER. I GOT UP AND WENT OVER TO MY BIKE AND NOTICED THE TWO WELDS HAD CRACKED AND BROKEN ON BOTH S... Read more
Crash 1 injured

SUZUKI GSX-R750 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the SUZUKI GSX-R750 across all model years (1996–2014).

21 Total Recalls
65 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
9 Reported Crashes
5 Reported Fires
1 Reported Deaths

SUZUKI GSX-R750 — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2014 1 1 View
2013 2 0 View
2012 2 0 View
2011 2 0 View
2010 2 0 View
2009 3 0 View
2008 3 1 View
2007 1 33 View
2006 1 16 View
2005 (current) 1 4
2004 1 1 View
2000 0 2 View
1997 1 1 View
1996 1 4 View

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GSX-R600 16 116 View