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SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN #2A05
CERTAIN 2008 GSX1300RK8 MOTORCYCLES
IGNITION SWITCH INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT
SUBJECT:
AFFECTED UNITS: CERTAIN 2008 GSX1300RK8 MOTORCYCLES
REFERENCE:
ATTACHMENT:
WHAT IS THE PROBLEM?
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor
Vehicle Safety Act.
Suzuki Motor Corporation has determined that certain GSX1300RK8 motorcycles may have
the ignition switch lead wire improperly routed. Handlebar movement can result in abnormal
flexing and damage to the ignition switch lead wire. Damage to the ignition switch lead wire
can result in intermittent or complete loss of electrical power, which can result in loss of
lighting and/or stalling of the engine. This could result in a crash.
STOP DELIVERY OF 2008 GSX1300RK8 MOTORCYCLES IMMEDIATELY
DO NOT DELIVER an affected NEW or USED 2008 GSX1300RK8 motorcycle to a customer
until you have completed, or verified completion of, the procedures in this bulletin.
It is a violation of Federal law to deliver any new vehicle subject to a safety recall campaign
under a sale or lease until the defect or noncompliance has been corrected. You must verify
this on the Suzuki "Certificate of Vehicle Pre-Delivery" form, which is to be completed for
all new and used vehicle sales.
WHAT WILL SUZUKI DO?
Suzuki is recalling affected units for inspection of the ignition switch lead wire routing. You
will correctly reroute or replace the ignition switch lead wire portion of the ignition switch
assembly. Instructions are provided in this bulletin for correct routing and replacement of the
ignition switch lead wire to prevent failure.
RECALL CAMPAIGN - IGNITION SWITCH INSPECTION/
REPLACEMENT
GSX1300R SERVICE MANUAL (PN 99500-39350-03E)
CUSTOMER LETTER
GS/GSX/GSX-R BULLETIN NO. 183
- 1/12-
4 - STROKE
DATE: 6/6/2008
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- Page 1 It is a violation of Federal law to deliver any new vehicle subject to a safety recall campaign under a sale or lease until the defect or noncompliance has been corrected. You must verify this on the Suzuki "Certificate of Vehicle Pre-Delivery" form, which is to be completed for all new and used vehicle sales.
- Page 2 There are two ways to identify a unit that has already been repaired. 1. Check the repair status by checking the Vehicle History in the Suzuki Connect Service Menu. If the repair needs to be performed to the motorcycle, you will see the message “CAMPAIGN NOT YET PERFORMED”...
- Page 3 In the Safety Recall Campaign letter that will be mailed on June 10, 2008 (see attachment), customers are being advised to contact the Suzuki dealer where they purchased their affected unit to schedule an appointment to have the ignition switch lead wire inspected. As some customers may have moved to other communities since their motorcycle purchase, you may also receive calls from customers who purchased their Suzuki elsewhere.
- Page 4 INSPECT ROUTING 1. Remove the upper and lower meter panels (refer to Service Manual page 9D-15). 2. Check if the ignition switch lead wire is clamped and routed correctly. Incorrect positions are shown in Figures 1 and 2. Correct routing and clamping is shown in Figures 3 and 4 on page 5.
- Page 5 Figure 3 Correct Routing The ignition switch Correct lead wire is routed in front of the right switch lead wire. Front side Correct Gray Tape Location Correct Correct Gray tape is visible on both sides of clamp. Figure 4 REROUTING 1.
- Page 6 REPLACEMENT OF IGNITION SWITCH (Customer Sold Units/Dealer Demo Units- Only If Inspection Shows Incorrect Routing And Unit Has Been Ridden) New Ignition Switch Disassembly Remove the ignition switch assembly from the motorcycle (refer to Service Manual page 1H-12). Remove the two black plastic covers to access the cylinder cap mounting bolts (Figure 5).
- Page 7 Remove the shutter. The shutter may Figure 9 come off the ignition switch in the cylin- Shutter der cap, but is not secured to the cap. Remove the rotor and spring from the ignition switch. When the rotor is re- moved, the spring may be attached to the rotor, but it will not be secured.
- Page 8 Place the shutter from the original igni- tion switch on the rotor, aligning and Projections Hollows placing the projections into the hollows (Figure 13). The shutter can be aligned one of two ways 180 apart. Either way is correct. Place the cylinder cap over the key cylinder and hold it firmly in position.
- Page 9 SUBLET REFERENCE NUMBER: 2A05 SUBLET REPAIR DESCRIPTION: Suzuki Connect Long Form warranty claim entries with additional parts or labor require a prior authorization (PAS) code from TECH-LINE or your Technical Service Manager, or the Suzuki Connect system will not accept the claim.
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Page 10: Customer Satisfaction
Only your conscientious action at the dealership level can lead to a successful campaign conclusion. Please remind your staff to be sympathetic and sensitive to your customers' feelings. Please extend Suzuki's apologies for any inconvenience this recall campaign may cause them. - Page 11 1.3 hours and will be performed at no cost to you for parts or labor. How do I receive the fastest possible service? Suzuki understands that your riding time is precious. Our suggestion is to work closely with your authorized dealer to get the recall service scheduled and performed on your motorcycle as quickly as possible.
- Page 12 Vehicle Identification Number ready when calling. If you believe that (1) Suzuki or your Suzuki dealer has failed to or is unable to perform the recall service without charge, or (2) you believe Suzuki has failed to or is unable to perform the recall...