2004 SUZUKI GSX-R600 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 SUZUKI GSX-R600
The 2004 SUZUKI GSX-R600 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2004 SUZUKI GSX-R600
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2004 SUZUKI GSX-R600, potentially affecting up to 208,966 vehicles.
Recall 13V449000 — SERVICE BRAKES
| 208,966 vehicles affected
Defect: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2004-2013 GSX-R600 and GSX-R750, and model year 2005-2013 GSX-R1000 motorcycles. In combination with older brake fluid, corrosion of the brake piston inside of the front brake master cylinder generates gas that may result in a reduction of fluid pressure transmission to the front brake.
Consequence: As a result, front braking power may be reduced increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2013. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-800-572-1490. Suzuki's campaign numbers for this recall are: 2A (31, 32, 33,...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2004 SUZUKI GSX-R600
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 SUZUKI GSX-R600. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SUZUKI GSX-R600. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE PEDAL HESITATED TO RESPOND WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V449000 (SERVICE BRAKES). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SUZUKI GSXR600 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, HE ATTEMPTED TO ENGAGE THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A GUARD RAIL. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE DRIVER SUSTAINED A BROKEN FEMUR AND SHATTERED PELVIS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
Safety Rating for the 2004 SUZUKI GSX-R600
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 SUZUKI GSX-R600 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 SUZUKI GSX-R600
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 SUZUKI GSX-R600
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SUZUKI GSX-R600
- 2002 SUZUKI GSX-R600 — 3 complaints
- 2004 SUZUKI GSX-R600 (current)
- 2005 SUZUKI GSX-R600 — 6 complaints
- 2006 SUZUKI GSX-R600 — 44 complaints
- 2007 SUZUKI GSX-R600 — 51 complaints
- 2008 SUZUKI GSX-R600 — 6 complaints
- 2009 SUZUKI GSX-R600 — 2 complaints
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