2008 SUZUKI GSX1300R
3 recalls — 7 complaints — 3 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.
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.
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.
Complaint Statistics
7 total complaints
2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 2, 2016
Incident date: Jun 22, 2016
TOOK MY MOTORCYCLE IN DURING THE INITIAL IN 2008. INSPECTION, NOTHING DONE.JUNE 22,2016 MADE A RIGHT TURN TO GET ON EXPRESSWAY, THE ENGINE DIED.TOWED THE BIKE HOME, TEST BATTERY ALL OK. WIGGLED THE WIRE COMING FROM THE IGNITION AND THE BIKE STARTED.SUZUKI AND THE DEALER REFUSE TO FIX THE RECALLED DE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Aug 10, 2014
Incident date: Feb 9, 2010
I RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL LETTER FROM SUZUKI,AND THEIR DISTRIBUTOR SUZUKI DEL CARIBE,INC. AROUND FEB/2010, THE SAFETY RECALL ID #79259 , DURING THE SAME MONTH AND YEAR 02/2010, I TAKE MY MOTORCYCLE TO THE SUZUKI PREMISES IN PR AND THEY REPLACED THE RECTIFIER, THEN AFTER A YEAR I TAKE THE MOTORCYCL... Read more
TIRES
Oct 21, 2008
Incident date: Oct 10, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUZUKI GSX 650FS (NA). WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 50 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO SWITCH FROM FIFTH TO SIXTH GEAR, THE VEHICLE DID NOT ENGAGE. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD CLUNKING SOUND. THE REAR TIRE LOCKED AND EJECTED THE OCCUPANT FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES ... Read more
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 20, 2008
Incident date: Oct 20, 2008
WHEN RIDING AT A STABLE SPEED, MOTORCYCLE WILL LOSE POWER AND SPEED WITH NO CHANGE IN THROTTLE POSITION. THIS OCCURS IN 3RD THROUGH 6TH GEAR, 6500-7500 RPMS, IN SPEEDS RANGING FROM 30-75 MPH. THIS PROBLEM RESULTS IN A DECREASE IN SPEED FROM 3-6 MPH BEFORE BIKE RECOVERS. UPON RECOVERY, BIKE WILL JERK... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 5, 2008
Incident date: Oct 4, 2008
WHEN RIDING AT A STABLE SPEED, MOTORCYCLE WILL LOSE POWER AND SPEED WITH NO CHANGE IN THROTTLE POSITION. THIS OCCURS IN 3RD THROUGH 6TH GEAR, 6500-7500 RPMS, IN SPEEDS RANGING FROM 30-75 MPH. THIS PROBLEM RESULTS IN A DECREASE IN SPEED FROM 3-6 MPH BEFORE BIKE RECOVERS. UPON RECOVERY, BIKE WILL J... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Sep 9, 2008
Incident date: Aug 23, 2008
MY MOTORCYCLE STARTED MAKING LOUD ENGINE NOISES AT AROUND 900 MILES. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED IT TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT. THE MECHANIC HEARD THE NOISE AND THOUGHT IT MAY BE THE CAM CHAIN. THEY REPLACED THE 2ND AND 3RD GEAR BEARINGS, PUT THE BIKE BACK TOGETHER AND IT WAS STILL MAKING TH... Read more
1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 30, 2008
Incident date: Mar 19, 2008
THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN LABELED THE HERKY JERKIES. WHILE RIDING AT ANY RPM WHEN THE REAR WHEEL SPEED MATCHES ENGINE SPEED THE THROTTLE SHUTS OFF ABRUPTLY WITH NO WARNING, THROWING YOU FORWARD OVERLOADING THE FRONT WHEEL. WHEN THE WHEEL SLOWS ENOUGH THAT THE ECU CALLS FOR FUEL IT DELIVERS A LARGE AMOUNT... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins — 2008 SUZUKI GSX1300R
3 manufacturer communications from 2 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 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
| 116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 1 |
TSB-191
Nov 20, 2008
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
SUZUKI MOTORCYCLE: SERVICE MANUAL CORRECTION OF IGNITION SWITCH LEAD WIRE ROUTING. *PE
TSB-191
Nov 20, 2008
116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
SUZUKI MOTORCYCLE: SERVICE MANUAL CORRECTION OF IGNITION SWITCH LEAD WIRE ROUTING. *PE
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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