Fuel system
Filed Jul 20, 2011
MOTORCYCLE ENGINE STALLED WHILE SHIFTING INTO FOURTH GEAR AT APPROX. 50 MPH, AFTER BEING PARKED ON A HOT DAY. *KB
- NHTSA ID
- 10413858
- Incident
- Jul 20, 2011
- Mileage
- 11,360 mi
2007 Suzuki GSF1250
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
Data refreshed
Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Jul 20, 2011
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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1 injuries, 0 deaths reported
Overview
Our database contains 6 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2007 Suzuki GSF1250, most frequently naming the fuel system, body & structure and engine categories. 1 manufacturer communication is on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
View as table
| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2007 | 1 | 1 |
| Jul 2008 | 1 | 2 |
| Jul 2009 | 1 | 3 |
| Jun 2010 | 1 | 4 |
| Jul 2011 | 2 | 6 |
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Fuel system350.0%
- Body & structure116.7%
- Engine116.7%
- Powertrain (other)116.7%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Safety recalls
No recalls in our database for this model year
That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.
Recent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
Powertrain (other)
Filed Jul 14, 2011
I HAVE A 2007 SUZUKI GSF1250S MOTORCYCLE. WHEN YOU FILL THE GAS TANK AND PARK IT IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT ON A HOT DAY FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, A PROBLEM OCCURS WHEN THE BIKE IS THEN DRIVEN. AFTER STARTING THE BIKE AND PULLING AWAY IT WILL RUN FINE UNTIL THE TRANSMISSION IS SHIFTED INTO FOURTH GEAR. THEN THE ENGINE WILL LOSE POWER AND SPUTTER AND SOMETIMES COMPLETELY STALL. THERE IS, OF COURSE A SUDDEN LOSS OF SPEED ASSOCIATED WITH THIS CONDITION. AFTER A LITTLE WHILE THE PROBLEM GOES AWAY AS THE ENGINE WARMS UP. THIS PROBLEM IS VERY REPEATABLE UNDER THESE EXACT CIRCUMSTANCES. I'VE READ ABOUT MANY OTHER 2007-2009 MODELS OF THIS PARTICULAR MOTORCYCLE THAT EXHIBIT THIS SAME CONDITION. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10412365
- Incident
- Jul 13, 2011
- Mileage
- 19,191 mi
Fuel system
Filed Jun 22, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 SUZUKI BANDIT 1250 GSF MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD SPORADICALLY STALL WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS OR WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A TRAFFIC STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES TO ADDRESS THE FAILURE. THE DEALER ADVISED THE FAILURE POTENTIALLY WAS CAUSED BY FUEL TANK OVERFLOW AND THE CHARCOAL CANISTER WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE DID NOT PERSIST HOWEVER; THE FUEL OVERFLOW TANK BEGAN LEAKING FUEL. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE AT THE CHARCOAL CANISTER AND REPLACED THE CANISTER, FUEL TANK, AND FUEL CAP. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO CONFIRM THAT THE REPAIR WOULD CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT DID NOT FEEL SAFE OPERATING THE VEHICLE AND WAS NO LONGER IN POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,500.
- NHTSA ID
- 10339564
- Incident
- Jun 1, 2009
- Mileage
- 4,500 mi
Fuel system
Filed Jul 30, 2009
THROTTLE BODY ON # 4 CYLINDER STARTED LEAKING GASOLINE ONTO ENGINE HOUSING WHILE ENGINE RUNNING. CLAMPS WERE FULLY TIGHTENED FROM FACTORY. HAD TO REMOVE FACTORY SPACERS ON CLAMP, TIGHTEN FURTHER TO STOP FUEL LEAK. SEVERAL OTHER OWNERS ON SUZUKI BANDIT FORUM HAVE REPORTED THIS PROBLEM. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10278787
- Incident
- Jul 25, 2009
- Mileage
- 1,950 mi
Body & structure
Filed Jul 17, 2008
1 injury reported
THE MOTORCYCLE SIDESTAND LET THE MOTORCYCLE ROLL FORWARD, OFF THE SIDESTAND, CAUSING IT TO FALL ONTO MY KNEE, KNOCKING ME TO THE GROUND. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10234743
- Incident
- Jul 15, 2008
- Mileage
- 430 mi
Engine
Filed Aug 24, 2007
PURCHASED BIKE IN JUNE 2007. FOLLOWED MANUAL'S BREAK IN INSTRUCTIONS. AFTER THE FIRST 110 MILES, RADIATOR WARNING LIGHT HAS BEEN COMES ON IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, UNDER 10 MPH, OR AFTER WAITING AT A STOP LIGHT FOR 1 MINUTE OR MORE (BIKE IS COMPLETELY WARMED UP). HAVE ADDED COOLANT EVERY 100-150 MILES. AT 600 MILE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE LOCAL DEALERSHIP SAID BIKE HAD AN AIR BUBBLE IN SYSTEM AND WAS A QUART LOW ON RADIATOR FLUID. WARNING LIGHT CONTINUED TO COME ON AND COOLANT WAS STILL NEEDING TO BE ADDED EVERY 100 MILES. TOOK TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP AT 1,293 MILES AND THEY REPLACED THERMOSTAT. AT 1400 MILES, WARNING LIGHT AGAIN CAME ON AND MORE COOLANT WAS ADDED. IF PROBLEM IS NOT RESOLVED, ENGINE WILL OVERHEAT AND LOCK UP WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10200656
- Incident
- Aug 23, 2007
- Mileage
- 110 mi
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
GSF1250SAK8 ASSEMBLY AND PRE-DELIVERY PROCEDURES; GSF1250SAK7 ASSEMBLY GUIDE (99505-01067-03E). DIFFERENCE BETWEEN GSF1250SAK7 AND GSF1250SAK8. *PE
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
Compare model years
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations | Issue Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2007Viewing | 6 | 0 | 0 | — |
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.