2006 SUZUKI GZ250 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 SUZUKI GZ250
The 2006 SUZUKI GZ250 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 EXTERIOR LIGHTING. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Suzuki Motor USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Tires (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2006 SUZUKI GZ250
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2006 SUZUKI GZ250, potentially affecting up to 28,221 vehicles.
Recall 07V515000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 28,221 vehicles affected
Defect: THE REAR REFLEX REFLECTOR ON AFFECTED GS500 MOTORCYCLES AND THE REAR AND SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS ON AFFECTED GZ250 MOTORCYCLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.' THE REFLEX REFLECTORS HAVE A REFLECTED LIGHT OUTPUT AT SOME MEASUREMENT ANGLES THAT IS LESS THAN THE MINIMUM OUTPUT REQUIRED BY...
Consequence: IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THIS COULD CONTRIBUTE TO A MOTORIST'S NOT NOTICING THE MOTORCYCLE IN DARKNESS, WHICH MAY CONTRIBUTE TO A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE NON-COMPLYING REFLEX REFLECTORS WITH COMPLYING REFLECTORS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 16, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-255-2550.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 SUZUKI GZ250
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 SUZUKI GZ250. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SUZUKI GZ250. WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH IN FIRST THOUGH THIRD GEAR THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE SHOOK. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE AIR PRESSURE ON THE FRONT TIRE WAS LOW. THE DEALER CORRECTED THE AIR PRESSURE. DURING THE SECOND WEEK IN APRIL 2007 THE VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING AGAIN. THE DEALER FELT THE SHAKING ON THE REAR TIRE AND NOTICED NINE BROKEN SPOKES. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAD 5,000 MILES. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED MARINA SUZUKI REPLACED ENTIRE WHEEL BUT DID NOT PROVIDE A REPAIR INVOICE. UPDATED 08/27/07 *TR
Safety Rating for the 2006 SUZUKI GZ250
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 SUZUKI GZ250 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 SUZUKI GZ250
Suzuki Motor USA, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2006 SUZUKI GZ250. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
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CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM, REAR FENDER ALIGNMENT. SUZUKI MOTORCYCLES. MODEL GZ250K5 , YEAR 2005, MODEL GZ250K6, YEAR 2006, MODEL GZ250K7, YEAR 2007. *KB
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 SUZUKI GZ250
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SUZUKI GZ250
- 2002 SUZUKI GZ250 — 0 complaints
- 2003 SUZUKI GZ250 — 0 complaints
- 2004 SUZUKI GZ250 — 0 complaints
- 2005 SUZUKI GZ250 — 0 complaints
- 2006 SUZUKI GZ250 (current)
- 2007 SUZUKI GZ250 — 1 complaint
- 2009 SUZUKI GZ250 — 1 complaint
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