Suzuki Gsf1200s 2001
Model Gsf1200s made in 2001 by Suzuki got 5 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to exterior lighting and steering. There was one recall concerning equipment .
Model 2001
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | ||||||||||||||||
| 08E052000 | MOTION PRO, INC. | E (Equipment) | 10000 | 09/11/2008 | MFR | AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | 08/15/2008 | 08/25/2008 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 when the driver releases the brake lever. the lever can be identified by the marking jy 378 at the base of the lever near the pivot bushing. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this occurs, the stop lamp will remain on which could possibly result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket motion pro brake levers and has no relation to any original equipment installed on suzuki or yamaha motorcycles.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||
| 05/13/2001 | 1 | 05/13/2001 | |
| When applying brakes brake light is poorly visible, and it is insufficient enough to see. dealership was aware of problem.*ak consumer was informed by dot that the lights must be visible at 500 feet, dealer suggested adding more lights at consumers expense, one person used aluminum foil to increase brightness. *slc | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 07/19/2006 | 15000 | 05/14/2003 | |
| The sealed projection-beam headlight assembly on my 2001 suzuki bandit gsf1200s motorcycle has an internal coating of fine black powder on the high beam lens that has reduced the high beam output to practically nil. this defect apparently results from poor quality control during the manufacturing process, and has progressed over time to the point where riding the motorcycle is dangerous at night, and has reduced its visibility in daylight. according to the suzuki bandit owners website maximum-suzuki.com., this defect is very common in this model, and suzuki is reluctant to adress the problem. no parts have been repaired or replaced as of yet. | |||
| 10/11/2002 | 5000 | 1 | 09/10/2001 |
| Defective headlight assemblies that become useless at night. the headlight assembly is a sealed unit. after 5000 miles, my headlight was full of a black powdery substance which coated the inside surface of the lens thereby rendering the lighting poor at best. *ak there were also numerous small pieces of glass from the edges of the projector beam lens rattling around inside the assembly. the motorcycle could not be ridden at night due to the lack of adequate lighting. i had reported this defect to the suzuki safety defect hotline and subsequently the manufacturer has replaced my old assembly (furnished the part only, no labor). the new assembly appears to be of the same construction and carries the same part number. i fully expect that this assembly will likely perform no better than the one it replaced. there are numerous others that i know that have the same motorcycle with the same problem.*ak | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 10/15/2001 | 3000 | 1 | |
| The handle bars on the bike were mounted into a metal tube that turned the front wheel. when braking there was a very strong vibration. *jb | |||