2017 Suzuki Gsx-R1000

Defect. Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Suzuki DL650A, DL650XA, GSX-R1000, GSX-R1000R, and 2018 GSX-S750 motorcycles. During installation, the fuel pump O-ring may have been twisted, reducing the sealing performance and possibly resulting in a fuel leak.

Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy. Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump O-ring and the fuel tank inner vessel, free of charge. The recall began October 31, 2018. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's numbers for this recall are 2A86-2A88.

Defect. Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2017-2018 GSX-R1000, GSX-R1000A, GSX-R1000RA, and GSX-R1000RZA motorcycles. When upshifting between first and second gear, if the rider fails to engage second gear, a neutral condition will exist and may cause very high engine RPM. If the rider then shifts into second gear without disengaging the clutch, the motorcycle’s chain may stretch or break.

Risk. If the drive chain breaks, the motorcycle will lose power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy. Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Engine Control Module (ECM), and inspect and replace the drive chain and sprockets, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2018. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-714-572-1490. Suzuki's numbers for this recall are 2A76 to 2A81.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 SUZUKI GXS-R1000. THE CONTACT STATED AFTER PARKING THE MOTORCYCLE, THE ENGINE LATER WOULD NOT START. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS EXAMINED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE HAD FAILED DUE TO A FAULTY INTERNAL SWITCH. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER WOODS FUN CENTER LOCATED AT 11405 N INTERSTATE HWY 35, AUSTIN, TX 78753 WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT YET CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 17,000.

BOUGHT THE MOTORCYCLE LAST MONTH AND NOTICED THERE IS A "STOP RIDING" RECALL WHICH HAS TO BE PERFORMED IMMEDIATELY. CONTACTED THE DEALER ON 2/10/18 AND THEY ORDERED THE PARTS. CONTACTED THEM AGAIN ON 2/26/18 BUT WAS TOLD NO PARTS HAS BEEN RECEIVED YET. CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER ON 3/5/18 AND NOTIFIED THE PART IS ON BACK ORDER AND WAITING TO ARRIVE FROM JAPAN. WAS PROMISED THEY WILL ARRIVE IN A COUPLE OF DAYS. HAVEN'T RECEIVED ANY CALLS YET. SPENT A LOT OF MONEY ON A BRAND NEW BIKE TO JUST HAVE IT SITTING IN MY GARAGE AND NOT BEEN ABLE TO USE IT IS RIDICULES AND VERY UNACCEPTABLE.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 SUZUKI GSX-R1000. AFTER PULLING THE THROTTLE, A LOUD NOISE COULD BE HEARD FROM THE MOTORCYCLE AND IT BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO FLORIDA MOTORSPORTS (6329 NAPLES BLVD, FL) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE OUTPUT SHAFT WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND WOULD NOT DISCLOSE ANY DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 7,125.

THE POSITION LIGHTS THAT ARE LED ILLUMINATED ON THE R MODEL OF THE GSXR ARE COVERED BY PLASTIC THAT BECOMES SUSCEPTIBLE TO CRACKING AND BREAKING WITH NORMAL DRIVING WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE IS LEFT IN THE SUN DUE TO COMMON ROAD DEBRIS. WAS DRIVING AT 40-45 MPH ON A CITY STREET AFTER THE MOTORCYCLE WAS SITTING IN 90+ DEGREE HEAT ALL DAY WHEN A PEBBLE HIT THE FRONT OF THE MOTORCYCLE AND PUNCTURED THE LED POSITION/RUNNING LIGHTS. IT HAS LEFT THE ENTIRE HEADLIGHT SYSTEM SUSCEPTIBLE TO A SHORT/MALFUNCTION THAT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. THE COVERING OR SINGLE LED IS NOT REPLACEABLE BUT INSTEAD THE ENTIRE FRONT HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED AT A COST OF OVER $1100. THE LED LIGHT IS ANGLED AND NOT PERPENDICULAR WITH THE ROAD TO AVOID DIRECT HIT/PUNCTURE BUT YET STILL CRACKED AND HAS AN OPEN HOLE. I HAVE OWNED MOTORCYCLES FOR OVER 5 YEARS AND HAVE NEVER HAD ANY HEADLIGHT CRACK, BREAK, OR CHIP REGARDLESS OF USE.