Suzuki Gsxr1000 2001
Model Gsxr1000 made in 2001 by Suzuki got 5 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic. 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | |||||
| 177 | 01/29/2008 | 10025347 | Additional service manual information - water hose installation for model gsx-r1000k7-k8. *pe | 07/30/2008 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||||
| 132 | 05/15/2003 | 10003276 | Service manual correction - front brake caliper mounting bolt torque. *tt | 10/15/2003 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 07/28/2001 | 1 | 05/01/2001 | |
| While riding the motorcycle, the oil plug fell out and the bike started smoking.nlm | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| While driving headlight housing slipped off motorcycle and broke, which left light hanging. please provide any further information. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - FLOOR SHIFT | |||
| While riding on motorcycle the bike flips out of neutral into second gear. please provide any further information. ph | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION - FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY | |||
| 2200 | |||
| While riding the bike flips into second gear and into neutral at midrange rpm's. dealer has been contacted. please provide any further information. ph | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 1 | |||
| While driving, the front tire slid out without warning causing consumer to low side on the right hand side of the motorcycle, consumer believes that the bridgestone tire was the cause of the accident.*yd | |||