2001 SUZUKI GSXR1000 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 SUZUKI GSXR1000
The 2001 SUZUKI GSXR1000 has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Suzuki Motor USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingengine (1 complaint), Exterior Lightingheadlights (1 complaint), and Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2001 SUZUKI GSXR1000
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2001 SUZUKI GSXR1000, potentially affecting up to 10,000 vehicles.
Recall 08E052000 — EQUIPMENT
| 10,000 vehicles affected
Defect: MOTION PRO IS RECALLING 10,000 AFTERMARKET BRAKE LEVERS, MODEL NO. 14-0415, SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN MY 1999 THROUGH 2008 SUZUKI AND MY 1998 THROUGH 2003 YAMAHA MOTORCYCLES. THE LOBE HEIGHT ON SOME OF THESE LEVERS ARE SMALLER AND DO NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE THE STOMP LAMP SWITCH WHICH WILL NOT DEACTIVATE WHEN THE DRIVER RELEASES THE BRAKE LEVER. THE LEVER...
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS, THE STOP LAMP WILL REMAIN ON WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: MOTION PRO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MOTION PRO AT 1-877-438-7831.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2001 SUZUKI GSXR1000
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 SUZUKI GSXR1000. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE RIDING ON MOTORCYCLE THE BIKE FLIPS OUT OF NEUTRAL INTO SECOND GEAR. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. PH
WHILE RIDING THE BIKE FLIPS INTO SECOND GEAR AND INTO NEUTRAL AT MIDRANGE RPM'S. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. PH
WHILE DRIVING HEADLIGHT HOUSING SLIPPED OFF MOTORCYCLE AND BROKE, WHICH LEFT LIGHT HANGING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.
WHILE RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE, THE OIL PLUG FELL OUT AND THE BIKE STARTED SMOKING.NLM
Safety Rating for the 2001 SUZUKI GSXR1000
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 SUZUKI GSXR1000 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 SUZUKI GSXR1000
Suzuki Motor USA, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2001 SUZUKI GSXR1000. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
132 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
SERVICE MANUAL CORRECTION - FRONT BRAKE CALIPER MOUNTING BOLT TORQUE. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 SUZUKI GSXR1000
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SUZUKI GSXR1000
- 2001 SUZUKI GSXR1000 (current)
- 2002 SUZUKI GSXR1000 — 0 complaints
- 2003 SUZUKI GSXR1000 — 2 complaints
- 2004 SUZUKI GSXR1000 — 2 complaints
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