2005 SUZUKI GSX1300R
2 recalls, 4 complaints - 1 TSBs
14E012000 Apr 1, 2014
STEERING
Defect Description
Ohlins Racing AB (Ohlins) is recalling certain steering dampers kits manufactured with an incorrectly machined bracket. These dampers were sold for use as aftermarket equipment on Yamaha R1, R6, and FZ6, Suzuki TL1000 R and GSX1300R, Honda CB600RR, and Ducati Monster 1000, 748, 848, 916, 996, and 9... Read more
Consequence
If there is a crack in the steering bracket, at low speeds it may cause the steering to lock, leading to personal injury or a crash.
Remedy
Ohlins will notify the distributors and provide their customers with a new bracket. The recall began in November 2013. Owners may contact Ohlins USA at 1-828-692-4525. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 13E-034.
08E052000 Aug 15, 2008
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
MOTION PRO IS RECALLING 10,000 AFTERMARKET BRAKE LEVERS, MODEL NO. 14-0415, SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN MY 1999 THROUGH 2008 SUZUKI AND MY 1998 THROUGH 2003 YAMAHA MOTORCYCLES. THE LOBE HEIGHT ON SOME OF THESE LEVERS ARE SMALLER AND DO NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE THE STOMP LAMP SWITCH WHICH WILL NOT DEACTIVATE... Read more
Consequence
IF THIS OCCURS, THE STOP LAMP WILL REMAIN ON WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
MOTION PRO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MOTION PRO AT 1-877-438-7831.
Complaint Statistics
4 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
May 31, 2007
Incident date: May 26, 2007
ENGINE PROBLEM...CAM TENSIONER BROKE AND NOW HAS DAMAGED THE ENGINE/STARTER/ETC... THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH SUZUKI HAYABUSA'S. THERE WAS A RECALL I BELIEVE FOR THE 2001 MODEL...MAYBE OTHER YEARS. MINE IS A 2005. I MAY HAVE BEEN DUPED BY THE DEALER. IT IS MY BELIEF THAT THE BIKE THEY SOLD ME WAS ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
May 31, 2007
Incident date: May 26, 2007
ENGINE PROBLEM...CAM TENSIONER BROKE AND NOW HAS DAMAGED THE ENGINE/STARTER/ETC... THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH SUZUKI HAYABUSA'S. THERE WAS A RECALL I BELIEVE FOR THE 2001 MODEL...MAYBE OTHER YEARS. MINE IS A 2005. I MAY HAVE BEEN DUPED BY THE DEALER. IT IS MY BELIEF THAT THE BIKE THEY SOLD ME WAS ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
May 31, 2007
Incident date: May 26, 2007
ENGINE PROBLEM...CAM TENSIONER BROKE AND NOW HAS DAMAGED THE ENGINE/STARTER/ETC... THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH SUZUKI HAYABUSA'S. THERE WAS A RECALL I BELIEVE FOR THE 2001 MODEL...MAYBE OTHER YEARS. MINE IS A 2005. I MAY HAVE BEEN DUPED BY THE DEALER. IT IS MY BELIEF THAT THE BIKE THEY SOLD ME WAS ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
May 31, 2007
Incident date: May 26, 2007
ENGINE PROBLEM...CAM TENSIONER BROKE AND NOW HAS DAMAGED THE ENGINE/STARTER/ETC... THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH SUZUKI HAYABUSA'S. THERE WAS A RECALL I BELIEVE FOR THE 2001 MODEL...MAYBE OTHER YEARS. MINE IS A 2005. I MAY HAVE BEEN DUPED BY THE DEALER. IT IS MY BELIEF THAT THE BIKE THEY SOLD ME WAS ... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2005 SUZUKI GSX1300R
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
182
Apr 29, 2008
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SERVICE MANUAL CORRECTION - FRONT FORK INSTALLATION. *PE
NHTSA Safety Investigations, SUZUKI GSX1300R
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE99062
Opened: Oct 5, 1999 , Closed: May 12, 2000
MOTORCYCLE STALLING
ODI HAS RECEIVED THREE COMPLAINTS CONCERNING SUZUKI HAYABUSA STALLING.IN ADDITION A MESSAGE BOARD ON THE WWW.HAYABUSA.ORG WEBSITE LISTS MORE THAT A DOZEN STALLING COMPLAINTS FROM OTHER HAYABUSA OWNERS.ONE MAESSAGE ALLEGES A CRASH OCCURRED WHEN THE ENGINE STALLED WHILE CORNERING.TO GATHER ADDITIONAL ... Read more
SUZUKI GSX1300R - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the SUZUKI GSX1300R across all model years (1999, 2024).
29
Total Recalls
45
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
3
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
SUZUKI GSX1300R - Year by Year
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