Defect Description For Recall
American Suzuki Is Recalling 9,109 My 2008 Gsx1300R Motorcycles. Improper Routing Of The Ignition Switch Wiring Harness Can Cause A Bent Portion Of The Wiring Harness To Flex Rather Than Slide When The Handlebar Is Moved From Right To Left Or Left To Right. Repeated Side-To-Side Movement Of The Handlebar, And Flexing Of The Bent Portion Wiring Harness, Can Eventually Cause The Ignition Switch Lead Wires To Become Cut Or Broken.
Make Of Vehicle
SUZUKI
Model Of Vehicle
GSX-1300RK8
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
08V249000
Component Description
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
Effect Of Defect
This Can Result In Intermittent Or Complete Loss Of Electrical Power, Which Can Result In Loss Of Lighting And/Or Stalling Of The Engine, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Ignition Switch Lead Wire Routing. If The Lead Wire Harness Is Incorrectly Routed, Dealers Will Replace The Lower Portion Ignition Switch (Which Contains The Ignition Switch Lead Wires) And Make Sure That The Wiring Harness Is Properly Routed. The Recall Began On June 10, 2008. Owners May Contact American Suzuki At 1-800-255-2550.
Vehicle Manufacturer
American Suzuki Motor Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
20080319
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
9109
Date Owners Notified
20080610
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20080603
Make Campaign Number
2A05