2003 SUZUKI GSXR600 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 SUZUKI GSXR600
The 2003 SUZUKI GSXR600 has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings (1 complaint), Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft (1 complaint), and Service Brakes Hydraulic (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 SUZUKI GSXR600
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2003 SUZUKI GSXR600, 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 2003 SUZUKI GSXR600
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 SUZUKI GSXR600. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHEN THE BIKE IS IDLING THERE IS A KNOCKING SOUND. TOOK BIKE TO DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED THE DRIVESHAFT CHAIN, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK
WHILE DRIVING, THE BRAKES FAILED FOUR TIMES IN THE FIRST FIVE MONTHS. WITH NO WARNING. THE BRAKE PEDAL DID NOT DEPRESS AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO MOVE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATED UNLESS THEY WERE ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE OCCURRENCE, THEY CANNOT FIX IT. *JB *CB *JB
I PURCHASED A BRAND NEW SUZUKI GSXR 600 ON 03/27/2003. I TOOK IT FOR IT'S FIRST TEST DRIVE ON 03/28/2003. NINE MILES INTO THE TRIP I ALMOST CRASHED ON THE OFF RAMP OF THE INTERSTATE AS THE MOTORCYCLE STOPPED WORKING WHILE DRIVING. I PULLED OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND FOUND THE GAS I HAD SMELLED WHILE DRIVING WAS SUDDENLY MUCH STRONGER. I THEN REALIZED I WAS COVERED IN GASOLINE, THE BIKE WAS DRENCHED IN GASOLINE, AND I HAD BEEN SPRAYING GASOLINE DOWN THE ROAD THE WHOLE TIME I WAS DRIVING. I WAS PICKED UP BY THE MERCHANT WHO SOLD ME THE BIKE. AFTER INSPECTING IT IN THEIR SHOP, THEY FOUND THAT SUZUKI HAD NEVER ATTACHED THE GAS LINE. THEY ADVISED THE GAS LINE HAD NEVER BEEN UNATTACHED BEFORE AND THAT IT WAS SUZUKI'S RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THIS WAS ATTACHED. SUZUKI WAS CONTACTED BY THE MERCHANT, HOWEVER THEY REFUSED TO REPLACE THE MOTORCYCLE AND BELIEVE I SHOULD KEEP THIS MOTORCYCLE THAT NOW AFTER BEING DETAILED STILL IS COVERED IN GASOLINE AND SMELLS LIKE A 20 YEAR OLD LAWN MOWER. BUT ASIDE FROM THE DAMAGE IT CAUSED THE VEHICLE AND MY CLOTHING, THE MOTORCYCLE OR MYSELF COULD HAVE EASILY CAUGHT FIRE THAT DAY SINCE WE WERE SOAKED IN GASOLINE. THIS WAS A SEVERE SAFETY HAZARD THAT COULD HAVE COST ME MY LIFE HAD A SPARK IGNITED ME OR A CIGARETTE BUTT COME MY WAY. BUT APPARENTLY SINCE I DID NOT BURN UP OR DIE, SUZUKI FEELS IT IS NOT AN ISSUE. *JB
Safety Rating for the 2003 SUZUKI GSXR600
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 SUZUKI GSXR600 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 SUZUKI GSXR600
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 SUZUKI GSXR600
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SUZUKI GSXR600
- 1998 SUZUKI GSXR600 — 1 complaint
- 1999 SUZUKI GSXR600 — 4 complaints
- 2000 SUZUKI GSXR600 — 2 complaints
- 2001 SUZUKI GSXR600 — 2 complaints
- 2002 SUZUKI GSXR600 — 0 complaints
- 2003 SUZUKI GSXR600 (current)
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