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MOTORCYCLE / ATV DIVISION
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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
