1999 Suzuki GSX1300R
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1999 Suzuki GSX1300R. 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.
Vehicle description: on certain motorcycles, the spring in the cam chain tension adjuster can break. excessive slack will develop in the cam chain, allowing the chain to jump to the wrong position on the cam shaft sprockets.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Severe engine damage could occur, causing sudden engine failure.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the original cam chain tension adjuster, or the first generation recall tension adjuster, with a new oil-damped ratchet-type cam chain tension adjuster. dealers will also install a new tension adjuster oil supply hose and a new cam chain guide.
Owner complaints
11 complaints2 involved a crash2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump · Fuel system, other
The fuel screens in the '99 model year fuel pump clog up completely causing the motorcycle to stall. The screen on my bike was removed by my local dealer at my insistance and cost and was completely blocked by a copper colored residue. I had been complaining about the stalling for three years…
The fuel screens in the '99 model year fuel pump clog up completely causing the motorcycle to stall. The screen on my bike was removed by my local dealer at my insistance and cost and was completely blocked by a copper colored residue. I had been complaining about the stalling for three years without any resolution before I demanded that the screen be replaced. this issue IS incorrectly addressed by a voluntary recall by suzuki. The voluntary recall replaces the screens inside the fuel injectors and the screen inside the tank but not the screen inside the pump itself. My motorcycle continued to stall after the voluntary recall was performed. Suzuki has twice redesigned the fuel pump system on this model to address the issue on future year models. *Ak
- Structure › Frame and members
There have been many reports of subframes failing (breaking at the weld) on 1999 and 2000 suzuki, hayabusa motorcycles. In 2001 suzuki went to steel subframes rather than the aluminum subframes of the earlier models. Some failures have caused accidents and injuries. Suzuki does not seem to want to remedy this problem for the owners of 99 and 00 year models.*ak
- Structure › Frame and members
I have not had a failure, but some of my friends have. I would like someone to look into the rear sub-frame failurs. *ak
- Structure › Frame and members
Rear aluminum subframe has a history of splitting at the weld points. can be replaced with steel subframe.*ak
- Structure › Frame and members
A large number of reports of this component failing on 1999 & 2000 models has generated my concern. failures have been reported since 1999 and suzuki has not acknowledged a problem. owners of these model years suzuki gsx1300r motorcycles need to be made aware of the potential failure of the…
A large number of reports of this component failing on 1999 & 2000 models has generated my concern. failures have been reported since 1999 and suzuki has not acknowledged a problem. owners of these model years suzuki gsx1300r motorcycles need to be made aware of the potential failure of the subframe under normal usage. reports have been made that a uk based engineering consulting firm has examined three individual subframes from these model year gsx1300r's and pronounced them "not fit for their designated purpose". please look into this issue on behalf of the thousands of owners of this motorcycle.*ak
- Structure › Frame and members
Suzuki great britain provides free replacement of the aluminum subframe with a steel version. I think suzuki USA shold do the same. *Ak
- Unknown or other
00 v 319 000/tension adjuster spring: dealer, hinds motor sport, lewis, oh; phone# 740/548-5448, burned up consumer's motorcycle while performing recall repairs. Can nhtsa assist in this matter. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter. *Ak
- Seats · Service brakes, hydraulic
Timing chain IS stretching quickly, and if braking, it will will break the motor case. motorcylce has only 2,000 miles. It was checked at 600 miles. Dealer showed consumer an article about chains stretching. They are aware of the problem. Also, consuemr has metal pieces sticking out of the seat. consumer complained to the deaelr & was told to buy an aftermarket seat that they had nothing to do with. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Drive chain snapped while driving, two repairs to chain since ownership, due to possible weak material. mjs
- Vehicle speed control
While slowly driving across a parking lot, when increasing the throttle, motorcycle suddenly accelerated, resulting in a crash/injuries. Cause unknown. . *ak
- Unknown or other
Light weight chain keeps popping off.dealer keeps replacing with same design of chain and defect still occurs. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Motorcycle stalling
Odi has received three complaints concerning suzuki hayabusa stalling.in addition a message board on the www.hayabusa.org website lists more that a dozen stalling complaints from other hayabusa owners.one maessage alleges a crash occurred when the engine stalled while cornering.to gather additional information aboout this issue, odi IS conducting this preliminary evaluation (pe).
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10025543Service manual correction - front fork installation.
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