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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 08V249📅 Jun 4, 2008

2008 Suzuki GSX-1300RK8 recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

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.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
08V249000
Manufacturer recall #
2A05
Manufacturer
AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
Vehicles affected
9,109
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Owner phone
1-800-255-2550
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jun 10, 2008
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Suzuki recall no. 2A05.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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 08V249 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 08V249?

2008 Suzuki GSX-1300RK8. 9,109 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Suzuki dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-255-2550.