Suzuki Gsxr1000 2003
Model Gsxr1000 made in 2003 by Suzuki got 2 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to service brakes, hydraulic, structure. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning equipment .
Model 2003
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 | |||||
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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 |
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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 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
07/14/2004 | 5000 | 10 | 11/01/2003 |
During moderate braking, the bike experiences a shudder causing wheel lockup. brought into dealer and they were able to replicate the problem. similar incidents have been reported, and the 2004 design was modified for this reason...working with dealer to resolve issue. *la | |||
STRUCTURE | |||
10/07/2004 | 11000 | 1 | |
While changing the air filter, the consumer noticed the frame on the bike was cracked at the front wheel. *jb |