Suzuki Gsx1300r 2008

Model Gsx1300r made in 2008 by Suzuki got 5 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and tires. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, equipment. There was one recall concerning electrical system .

Gsx1300r year 2008

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Consumer Complaints

Model 2008

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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
11V108000	AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.	from 08/01/2007 to 05/31/2008	V (Vehicle)	73426	03/02/2011	MFR	AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.	02/23/2011	02/23/2011
Defect Summary	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, 32800-05h20, or 32800-06g01. some regulator/rectifier assemblies were produced with insufficient adhesion between the power module (circuit board) and the rectifier case that contains a heat sink to dissipate heat. due to insufficient adhesion, heat generated on the power module circuit board can cause the circuit board to deform, and lift of the case.
Consequence Summary	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. engine stalling while riding can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary	Suzuki will notify owners and suzuki distributors will replace the regulator/rectifier with an improved part free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during march 2011. owners may contact suzuki at 1-714-572-1490.
Notes	Owners may also 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 .

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Item no.	Summary	Added
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH
TSB-191	11/20/2008	10028364	Suzuki motorcycle: service manual correction of ignition switch lead wire routing. *pe	03/26/2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
TSB-191	11/20/2008	10028364	Suzuki motorcycle: service manual correction of ignition switch lead wire routing. *pe	03/26/2009
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
182	04/29/2008	10025543	Service manual correction - front fork installation. *pe	08/19/2008

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
10/20/2008	230	1
	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 forward, causing a very unsafe increase in speed. when this happens while turning or trying to take evasive measures, it amounts to a very serious safety issue. this occurs on the 2008 suzuki gsxr-600. *tr
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
08/23/2008	1070	1
	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 the loud engine noise that i took it in for. the dealer told me to take the bike, ride it and they would have me bring it back when the representative from the company came to listen and look at the bike. i took the bike home from the dealer and the engine blew up on my way home. i had to put my leg down to avoid laying the bike down and injured my knee. the dealer came to pick up the bike and a rep. from the company came to look at the damage but they refuse to fix the problem even though it is under warranty and it was a month old when i started having the problem. i have been going back and fourth with the dealer and company that made the bike and have had no results. the bike is a suzuki gsx-r 750. it did not give me that option in the model section of this complaint. tr
TIRES
10/10/2008	2188
	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 to his elbow, which required stitches, in addition to back injuries. a police report was filed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact is still awaiting a diagnostic. the failure and current mileages were 2,188.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
10/04/2008	600	1
	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 forward, causing a very unsafe increase in speed. when this happens while turning or trying to take evasive measures, it amounts to a very serious safety issue. this occurs on the suzuki gsxr-600, not the gsxr-1300r but there is no where to designate this on the form. *tr
03/19/2008	4000	1
	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 of fuel and the bike jerks forward unloading the front wheel causing an unrecoverable front wheel slide (while leaned over in a turn). there is a large amount of people including myself working on the problem, we have discovered ways to mask the problem but no resolution to date. suzuki has received many complaints and is not doing anything about it. i have called in numerous times starting some time around march. i have been working with people on gixxer.com it's a forum for gsx r owners and there are many threads concerning this issue. i / we are hoping that your organization will be able to solicit a response from suzuki, seeing as though they are ignoring us. this is a very big problem and can lead to many motorcycle crashes...seeing how it happens so fast...if this happens in a turn when the bike is at a lean the rider will go down and no one want to see a fellow rider get hurt because of bike error that could have been prevented. *tr