Vehicle recall 08V249000 · June 3, 2008

2008 Suzuki GSX-1300RK8

Improper routing of the ignition switch wiring harness can cause a bent portion of the wiring harness to flex rather than slide when the handlebar is moved from right to left or…

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Summary: American Suzuki is recalling 9,109 my 2008 GSX1300R motorcycles. Improper routing of the ignition switch wiring harness can cause a bent portion of the wiring harness to flex rather than slide when the handlebar is moved from right to left or left to right. Repeated side-to-side movement of the handlebar, and flexing of the bent portion wiring harness, can eventually cause the ignition switch lead wires to become cut or broken.
Consequence: This can result in intermittent or complete loss of electrical power, which can result in loss of lighting and/or stalling of the engine, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the ignition switch lead wire routing. If the lead wire harness is incorrectly routed, dealers will replace the lower portion ignition switch (which contains the ignition switch lead wires) and make sure that the wiring harness is properly routed. The recall began on June 10, 2008. Owners may contact american Suzuki at 1-800-255-2550.
Notes: Suzuki recall no. 2A05.CUSTOMERS may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 08V249000
Reported to NHTSA: June 3, 2008
Filed by: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
Manufacturer campaign: 2A05
Owner notification: June 10, 2008
Vehicles potentially affected: 9,109
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Electrical system › Ignition › Switch

Recall 08V249000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Suzuki GSX-1300RK8 (2008): 2008

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