NHTSA Complaint #10214396 — 2006 SUZUKI KATANA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA
Fire
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10214396 |
| Vehicle | 2006 SUZUKI KATANA |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 18,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | FL |
Consumer Description
TL*THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 SUZUKI KATANA. WHILE DECELERATING FROM APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE CONTACT FELT HEAT ON HIS RIGHT CALF. HE LOOKED DOWN AND NOTICED FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER THE SEAT. THE CONTACT THEN APPLIED THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES, BUT THE REAR BRAKES FAILED. THE BIKE SUSTAINED MAJOR DAMAGE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE NUMBER OF CYLINDERS WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 18,000. UPDATED 3/5/08 *CN