Suzuki Gs500 2005
Model Gs500 made in 2005 by Suzuki got 1 consumer complain there is 1 recall as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference to electrical system. . Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning exterior lighting .
Model 2005
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V515000 | AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | from 09/01/2004 to 04/30/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 28221 | 11/16/2007 | MFR | AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | 11/05/2007 | 11/05/2007 | 571 | 108 | |||||
| Defect Summary | The rear reflex reflector on affected gs500 motorcycles and the rear and side reflex reflectors on affected gz250 motorcycles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, 'lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.' the reflex reflectors have a reflected light output at some measurement angles that is less than the minimum output required by the standard. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | It is possible that this could contribute to a motorist's not noticing the motorcycle in darkness, which may contribute to a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the non-complying reflex reflectors with complying reflectors. the recall began on november 16, 2007. owners may contact suzuki at 1-800-255-2550. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Suzuki recall nos. 2099 (gs500) and 2a01 (gz250).customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 139 | 03/21/2006 | 139R | 10019746 | Gs500f engine knock at idle / a mild but annoying knocking noise from the cylinder head area. *ak | 04/25/2006 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 07/15/2005 | 300 | 2 | 06/01/2005 |
| Dt: the consumer stated the battery was depleting. the manufacturer and the dealership have been contacted. the motorcycle is at the dealership for battery replacement and diagnostic testing. the battery has been replaced two times. *jb | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | CLEARWATER | 33761 | CYCLES SPRING'S | 727-771-1211 |