Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #08V249000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V249000 by Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc. Includes 9,109 affected units, IGNITION SWITCH WIRING HARNESS, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V249000
Manufacturer: Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc
Report Received Date: 2008-06-03T00:00:00
Subject: Ignition switch wiring harness
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 9,109

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 2A05
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-x4hr.tcee_j46d
NHTSA ID: 08V249000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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