2008 SUZUKI GSX-1300RK8 Recall

Campaign:: 08V249000 on 06/03/2008
Component:: Electrical system:ignition:switch
Affected:: 9,109
Defect:: American suzuki is recalling 9,109 my 2008 gsx1300r motorcycles. improper routing of the ignition switch wiring harness can cause a bent portion of the wiring harness to flex rather than slide when the handlebar is moved from right to left or left to right. repeated side-to-side movement of the handlebar, and flexing of the bent portion wiring harness, can eventually cause the ignition switch lead wires to become cut or broken.
Consequence:: This can result in intermittent or complete loss of electrical power, which can result in loss of lighting and/or stalling of the engine, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:: Dealers will inspect the ignition switch lead wire routing. if the lead wire harness is incorrectly routed, dealers will replace the lower portion ignition switch (which contains the ignition switch lead wires) and make sure that the wiring harness is properly routed. the recall began on june 10, 2008. owners may contact american suzuki at 1-800-255-2550.
Notes:: Suzuki recall no. 2a05.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

2008 SUZUKI GSX-1300RK8 TSBs (2)

Bulletin:: TSB-191
Component:: 114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:: Suzuki motorcycle: service manual correction of ignition switch lead wire routing. *pe
Bulletin:: SB-199
Component:: 101000 power train:clutch assembly
Summary:: Suzuki motorcycle: abnormal clutch noise. light metallic ticking noise coming from the clutch cover area on right side of the motorcycles. the noise is most distinguishable when the engine is running at idle speed. no model years listed.