2012 SUZUKI GSX1300R — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 SUZUKI GSX1300R
The 2012 SUZUKI GSX1300R has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2012 SUZUKI GSX1300R
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2012 SUZUKI GSX1300R, potentially affecting up to 68,344 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 →Owner Complaints for the 2012 SUZUKI GSX1300R
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 SUZUKI GSX1300R. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE RECTIFIER/STATOR DOES NOT MAINTAIN A CHARGE ON THE BATTERY. THE BIKE HAS GONE DEAD WHILE RIDING IN TRAFFIC ON THE HIGHWAY. AFTER 20 MINUTES THE BIKE STARTED BY ROLLING DOWN HILL. WHILE STATIONARY, A NEW BATTERY WAS PUT IN BUT IT WOULD NOT START THE MOTORCYCLE AND PULLS THE COLD CRANKING AMPS DOWN TO 65 CC AMPS FROM 214 CC AMPS. THE MOTORCYCLE ON HAS 2744 MILES AND IS USED FOR CASUAL RIDING ONLY.
Safety Rating for the 2012 SUZUKI GSX1300R
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 SUZUKI GSX1300R in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 SUZUKI GSX1300R
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 SUZUKI GSX1300R
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SUZUKI GSX1300R
- 2007 SUZUKI GSX1300R — 0 complaints
- 2008 SUZUKI GSX1300R — 7 complaints
- 2009 SUZUKI GSX1300R — 0 complaints
- 2010 SUZUKI GSX1300R — 0 complaints
- 2011 SUZUKI GSX1300R — 0 complaints
- 2012 SUZUKI GSX1300R (current)
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