2001 Suzuki GSF1200S
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 2001 Suzuki GSF1200S. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If this occurs, the stop lamp will remain on which could possibly result in a crash.
Remedy
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.
Owner complaints
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- Exterior lighting › Headlights
The sealed projection-beam headlight assembly on my 2001 suzuki bandit gsf1200s motorcycle has an internal coating of fine black powder on the high beam lens that has reduced the high beam output to practically nil. this defect apparently results from poor quality control during the manufacturing…
The sealed projection-beam headlight assembly on my 2001 suzuki bandit gsf1200s motorcycle has an internal coating of fine black powder on the high beam lens that has reduced the high beam output to practically nil. this defect apparently results from poor quality control during the manufacturing process, and has progressed over time to the point where riding the motorcycle IS dangerous at night, and has reduced its visibility in daylight. according to the suzuki bandit owners website "maximum-suzuki.com.", this defect IS very common in this model, and suzuki IS reluctant to adress the problem. no parts have been repaired or replaced as of yet.
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
Defective headlight assemblies that become useless at night. the headlight assembly IS a sealed unit. after 5000 miles, my headlight was full of a black powdery substance which coated the inside surface of the lens thereby rendering the lighting poor at best. *Ak there were also numerous small…
Defective headlight assemblies that become useless at night. the headlight assembly IS a sealed unit. after 5000 miles, my headlight was full of a black powdery substance which coated the inside surface of the lens thereby rendering the lighting poor at best. *Ak there were also numerous small pieces of glass from the edges of the projector beam lens rattling around inside the assembly. the motorcycle could not be ridden at night due to the lack of adequate lighting. I had reported this defect to the suzuki safety defect hotline and subsequently the manufacturer has replaced my old assembly (furnished the part only, no labor). the new assembly appears to be of the same construction and carries the same part number. I fully expect that this assembly will likely perform no better than the one it replaced. there are numerous others that I know that have the same motorcycle with the same problem.*ak
- Steering
The handle bars on the bike were mounted into a metal tube that turned the front wheel. When braking there was a very strong vibration. *Jb
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights
When applying brakes brake light IS poorly visible, and it IS insufficient enough to see. dealership was aware of problem.*ak consumer was informed by dot that the lights must be visible at 500 feet, dealer suggested adding more lights at consumers expense, one person used aluminum foil to increase brightness. *slc
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