Suzuki Gsx-600fk4
Model Gsx-600fk4 made 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 vehicle speed control. There was one recall concerning fuel system, other .
Model 2004
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V316000 | AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | from 04/15/2004 to 05/12/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 15 | 06/11/2004 | MFR | AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | 07/02/2004 | 07/06/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motorcycles there is a possibility of fuel leaking from the fuel gauge gasket due to misalignment of the gasket at the time of assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A misaligned fuel gauge gasket can become cut and can cause fuel to leak from the fuel tank. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the gasket of fuel gauge. owner notification began june 11, 2004 conducted via telephone. owners should contact suzuki at 1-800-255-2550. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||||
| 45 | 05/03/2004 | 10007042 | 2004 model special tool auto-shipment #1. throttle position sensor test lead tool. *tt | 05/25/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 03/20/2005 | 1 | ||
| While driving 30 mph the brakes failed, resulting in an accident. consumer contacted the manufacturer, who stated that nothing could be done until consumer brought the motorcycle to the dealership . *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 08/05/2004 | 3200 | 1 | 06/09/2004 |
| Consumer was concerned that a aluminum bracket which supported the headlights and both exterior mirrors would break . *ak *jb | |||