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GS/GSX/GSX-R BULLETIN NO. 183

DATE: 6/6/2008

SUBJECT:

RECALL CAMPAIGN - IGNITION SWITCH INSPECTION/

REPLACEMENT

AFFECTED UNITS: CERTAIN 2008 GSX1300RK8 MOTORCYCLES

REFERENCE:

GSX1300R SERVICE MANUAL (PN 99500-39350-03E)

ATTACHMENT:

CUSTOMER LETTER

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.

SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN #2A05

CERTAIN 2008 GSX1300RK8 MOTORCYCLES

IGNITION SWITCH INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT

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.

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.

STOP DELIVERY OF 2008 GSX1300RK8 MOTORCYCLES IMMEDIATELY

Summary of Contents for k8 gsx1300r

Page 1: ...g of the engine This could result in a crash SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN 2A05 CERTAIN 2008 GSX1300RK8 MOTORCYCLES IGNITION SWITCH INSPECTION REPLACEMENT WHAT WILL SUZUKI DO Suzuki is recalling affected uni...

Page 2: ...performed to the motorcycle you will see the message CAMPAIGN NOT YET PERFORMED displayed and the ignition switch lead wire routing will need to be inspected Refer to the inspection procedure in this...

Page 3: ...you have a customer with special needs contact your Technical Service Manager 800 756 3251 to discuss possible solutions ORDERING PARTS FOR THE SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN You will be responsible for order...

Page 4: ...ons are shown in Figures 1 and 2 Correct routing and clamping is shown in Figures 3 and 4 on page 5 Figure 1 Incorrect Position Incorrect Gray Tape Position Gray tape is not visible on both sides of c...

Page 5: ...covered by the other wire harnesses 2 Turn the handlebars back and forth to verify that the steering operates smoothly and the wiring harness does not become kinked or pinched 3 Proceed to PUNCH MARK...

Page 6: ...roduce a deep enough groove on the screw head for the screwdriver to work properly Figure 6 Pay attention not to hit other parts with the hammer Turn to remove the break off screws in a counter clockw...

Page 7: ...spring These parts will not be reused for reassembly of the new switch Begin reassembly using the main body of the new ignition switch The new recall kit ignition switch body can be identified by the...

Page 8: ...il the screw heads break off Figure 14 Install the plastic caps provided in the kit on the cylinder cap over the break off screws Install the ignition switch assembly refer to Service Manual page 1H 1...

Page 9: ...the Suzuki Connect system will not accept the claim RECALL CAMPAIGN IGNITION SWITCH LEAD WIRE INSPECTION REROUTE Short Form Instructions GENERAL CLAIM NUMBER XXXXX X Dealer enters number ENTRY TYPE M...

Page 10: ...ientious 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 apologie...

Page 11: ...ve the problem The repair consists of thoroughly inspecting the ignition switch lead wire routing If the ignition switch lead wire is not routed or clamped properly Suzuki will replace the ignition sw...

Page 12: ...vehicle to your Suzuki dealer after June 10 2008 you may submit a complaint to the Administrator National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Ave S E West Building Washington D C 205...

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