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2003 Suzuki Gsxr600

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.
3
Latest Nov 7, 2003
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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Latest Aug 15, 2008
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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Overview

Our database contains 3 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2003 Suzuki Gsxr600, most frequently naming the brakes, fuel system and powertrain (other) categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Brakes133.3%
  • Fuel system133.3%
  • Powertrain (other)133.3%

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

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
08E052000

EQUIPMENT

Aug 15, 2008
10,000 units potentially affected
The defect: MOTION PRO IS RECALLING 10,000 AFTERMARKET BRAKE LEVERS, MODEL NO. 14-0415, SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN MY 1999 THROUGH 2008 SUZUKI AND MY 1998 THROUGH 2003 YAMAHA MOTORCYCLES. THE LOBE HEIGHT ON SOME OF THESE LEVERS ARE SMALLER AND DO NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE THE STOMP LAMP SWITCH WHICH WILL NOT DEACTIVATE WHEN THE DRIVER RELEASES THE BRAKE LEVER. THE LEVER CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY THE MARKING "JY 378" AT THE BASE OF THE LEVER NEAR THE PIVOT BUSHING.
The risk: IF THIS OCCURS, THE STOP LAMP WILL REMAIN ON WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A CRASH.
The remedy: MOTION PRO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MOTION PRO AT 1-877-438-7831.
MOTION PRO, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Powertrain (other)
Filed Nov 7, 2003

WHEN THE BIKE IS IDLING THERE IS A KNOCKING SOUND. TOOK BIKE TO DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED THE DRIVESHAFT CHAIN, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

NHTSA ID
10046611
Brakes
Filed Jul 3, 2003

WHILE DRIVING, THE BRAKES FAILED FOUR TIMES IN THE FIRST FIVE MONTHS. WITH NO WARNING. THE BRAKE PEDAL DID NOT DEPRESS AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO MOVE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATED UNLESS THEY WERE ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE OCCURRENCE, THEY CANNOT FIX IT. *JB *CB *JB

NHTSA ID
10020382
Incident
May 22, 2003
Mileage
4,860 mi
Fuel system
Filed Apr 1, 2003

I PURCHASED A BRAND NEW SUZUKI GSXR 600 ON 03/27/2003. I TOOK IT FOR IT'S FIRST TEST DRIVE ON 03/28/2003. NINE MILES INTO THE TRIP I ALMOST CRASHED ON THE OFF RAMP OF THE INTERSTATE AS THE MOTORCYCLE STOPPED WORKING WHILE DRIVING. I PULLED OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND FOUND THE GAS I HAD SMELLED WHILE DRIVING WAS SUDDENLY MUCH STRONGER. I THEN REALIZED I WAS COVERED IN GASOLINE, THE BIKE WAS DRENCHED IN GASOLINE, AND I HAD BEEN SPRAYING GASOLINE DOWN THE ROAD THE WHOLE TIME I WAS DRIVING. I WAS PICKED UP BY THE MERCHANT WHO SOLD ME THE BIKE. AFTER INSPECTING IT IN THEIR SHOP, THEY FOUND THAT SUZUKI HAD NEVER ATTACHED THE GAS LINE. THEY ADVISED THE GAS LINE HAD NEVER BEEN UNATTACHED BEFORE AND THAT IT WAS SUZUKI'S RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THIS WAS ATTACHED. SUZUKI WAS CONTACTED BY THE MERCHANT, HOWEVER THEY REFUSED TO REPLACE THE MOTORCYCLE AND BELIEVE I SHOULD KEEP THIS MOTORCYCLE THAT NOW AFTER BEING DETAILED STILL IS COVERED IN GASOLINE AND SMELLS LIKE A 20 YEAR OLD LAWN MOWER. BUT ASIDE FROM THE DAMAGE IT CAUSED THE VEHICLE AND MY CLOTHING, THE MOTORCYCLE OR MYSELF COULD HAVE EASILY CAUGHT FIRE THAT DAY SINCE WE WERE SOAKED IN GASOLINE. THIS WAS A SEVERE SAFETY HAZARD THAT COULD HAVE COST ME MY LIFE HAD A SPARK IGNITED ME OR A CIGARETTE BUTT COME MY WAY. BUT APPARENTLY SINCE I DID NOT BURN UP OR DIE, SUZUKI FEELS IT IS NOT AN ISSUE. *JB

NHTSA ID
10013806
Incident
Mar 28, 2003
Mileage
1 mi

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Suzuki Gsxr600 by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2025000—
2023000—
2013110—
2012010—
2011010—
2010020—
2009130—
2008530—
2007441046.4
2006381046.2
2005510—
2004210—
2003Viewing310—
2002110—
2001210—
2000201—
1999311—
1998100—
1997110—

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.