NHTSA Complaint #10244400 — 2008 SUZUKI GSX1300R
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10244400 |
| Vehicle | 2008 SUZUKI GSX1300R |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 600 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | VA |
Consumer Description
WHEN RIDING AT A STABLE SPEED, MOTORCYCLE WILL LOSE POWER AND SPEED WITH NO CHANGE IN THROTTLE POSITION. THIS OCCURS IN 3RD THROUGH 6TH GEAR, 6500-7500 RPMS, IN SPEEDS RANGING FROM 30-75 MPH. THIS PROBLEM RESULTS IN A DECREASE IN SPEED FROM 3-6 MPH BEFORE BIKE RECOVERS. UPON RECOVERY, BIKE WILL JERK FORWARD, CAUSING A VERY UNSAFE INCREASE IN SPEED. WHEN THIS HAPPENS WHILE TURNING OR TRYING TO TAKE EVASIVE MEASURES, IT AMOUNTS TO A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. THIS OCCURS ON THE SUZUKI GSXR-600, NOT THE GSXR-1300R BUT THERE IS NO WHERE TO DESIGNATE THIS ON THE FORM. *TR
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