2009 SUZUKI GSX-R600 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 SUZUKI GSX-R600
The 2009 SUZUKI GSX-R600 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2009 SUZUKI GSX-R600
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2009 SUZUKI GSX-R600, potentially affecting up to 350,736 vehicles.
Recall 16V018000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 68,344 vehicles affected
Defect: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 AN400, AN400A, DL1000, GSX1300R, 2008-2009 GSF1250S and GSF1250SA, 2008 GSX1300BK and GSX1300BKA, 2008-2010 GSX650F, GSX-R600, GSX-R750, VLR1800, VLR1800T, and 2009-2010 SFV650 and VZ1500 motorcycles. Due to a problem with the circuit board for the regulator/rectifier power module, the motorcycle may not sufficiently charge the battery and the motorcycle...
Consequence: If the engine stalls while riding, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the regulator/rectifier, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 4, 2016. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-444-5077. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A56 to 2A64.
View full details →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 →Recall 11V108000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
| 73,426 vehicles affected
Defect: SUZUKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2009, EQUIPPED WITH REGULATOR/RECTIFIER ASSEMBLIES, SUZUKI PART NUMBERS 32800-41F11, 32800-15H10, 32800-05H11, 32800-41G10, 32800-15H00, 32800-18H00, 32800-05G10, 32800-10G10, 32800-05H20, OR 32800-06G01. SOME REGULATOR/RECTIFIER ASSEMBLIES WERE PRODUCED WITH INSUFFICIENT ADHESION BETWEEN THE POWER MODULE (CIRCUIT BOARD) AND THE RECTIFIER CASE THAT CONTAINS A HEAT SINK TO DISSIPATE...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAUSES EXCESSIVE HEAT ON THE CIRCUIT BOARD AND UNCONTROLLED ELECTRIC CURRENT OUTPUT, WHICH CAN RESULT IN INSUFFICIENT CHARGING CURRENT BEING PROVIDED TO THE MOTORCYCLE BATTERY. THIS CAN CAUSE DISCHARGE OF THE BATTERY AND CAN LEAD TO ENGINE STALLING AND/OR A NO-START CONDITION. ENGINE STALLING WHILE RIDING CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: SUZUKI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND SUZUKI DISTRIBUTORS WILL REPLACE THE REGULATOR/RECTIFIER WITH AN IMPROVED PART FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 2, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-714-572-1490.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2009 SUZUKI GSX-R600
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 SUZUKI GSX-R600. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUZUKI GSX-R600. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE AT 65 MPH, THE MOTORCYCLE HESITATED AND ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AS THE MOTORCYCLE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE WAS SHUT DOWN HOWEVER WAS ABLE TO RESTART AFTER 20 MINUTES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE REOCCURRED BUT THE MOTORCYCLE WAS UNABLE TO START. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE AS STATOR AND RECTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AS WELL AS THE WIRE HARNESS HAD MELTED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 32,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SUZUKI GSX-R600. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE AT 65 MPH, THE MOTORCYCLE HESITATED AND ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AS THE MOTORCYCLE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE WAS SHUT DOWN HOWEVER WAS ABLE TO RESTART AFTER 20 MINUTES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE REOCCURRED BUT THE MOTORCYCLE WAS UNABLE TO START. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE AS STATOR AND RECTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AS WELL AS THE WIRE HARNESS HAD MELTED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 32,000.
Safety Rating for the 2009 SUZUKI GSX-R600
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 SUZUKI GSX-R600 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 SUZUKI GSX-R600
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 SUZUKI GSX-R600
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SUZUKI GSX-R600
- 2004 SUZUKI GSX-R600 — 2 complaints
- 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 (current)
- 2010 SUZUKI GSX-R600 — 0 complaints
- 2011 SUZUKI GSX-R600 — 0 complaints
- 2012 SUZUKI GSX-R600 — 0 complaints
- 2013 SUZUKI GSX-R600 — 1 complaint
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