2008 Suzuki Gsx-1300RK8
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2008 Suzuki Gsx-1300RK8. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 2008 Suzuki Gsx-1300RK8. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
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.
Remedy
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.
Owner complaints
3 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Electrical system
I just call suzuki 714-572-1490 to receive service on a recall for my motorcycle they deny to gave me the service because they cant find the vin number. This motorcycle has a 2 recall one for the voltage regulator that may cause an explosion and the other one for ignition key. *tr
- Power train
Suzuki boulevard m109r year 2008. The motorcycle would violently shake when leaving from a complete stop. Though it IS not very consistent. It only happens once in a while. It happened again at 7/11/08 when my girlfriend was riding with me, and I fear for her safety as the motorcycle IS not very…
Suzuki boulevard m109r year 2008. The motorcycle would violently shake when leaving from a complete stop. Though it IS not very consistent. It only happens once in a while. It happened again at 7/11/08 when my girlfriend was riding with me, and I fear for her safety as the motorcycle IS not very responsive when this defect happens. I've taken the motorcycle to the dealer and they reported that they couldn't recreate the problem. This problem IS consistent for this model according to the members of m109riders.com, they reported that it IS a clutch hub defect and that the springs in the hub IS not sufficient for the motors power. I truly am concerned about this problem escalating because of safety. The ability of the motorcycle to respond when needed IS critical to the riders safety. *tr
- Structure › Motorcycle › Kickstand/center stand
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 suzuki gsx-1300rk8. the contact stated that the kickstand was defective and would not support the vehicle. he stopped riding the vehicle. the dealer and manufacturer stated that there was no failure with the kickstand and advised the contact to place the vehicle in first gear. the current and failure mileages were 4.
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.
- 10030229Suzuki motorcycle: abnormal clutch noise. Light metallic ticking noise coming from the clutch cover area on right side of the motorcycles. The noise IS most distinguishable when the engine IS running at idle speed. No model years listed.
- 10028364Suzuki motorcycle: service manual correction of ignition switch lead wire routing.