The 2008 Suzuki Gsx1300r has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 141,770 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 AN400, AN400A, DL1000, GSX1300R, 2008-2009 GSF1250S and GSF1250SA, 2008 GSX1300BK and GSX1300BKA, 2008-2010 GSX650F, GSX-R600, GSX-R750, VLR1800, VLR1800T, and 2009-2010 SFV650 and VZ1500 motorcycles. Due to a problem with the circuit…
Consequence
If the engine stalls while riding, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the regulator/rectifier, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 4, 2016. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-444-5077. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A56 to 2A64.
SUZUKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2009, EQUIPPED WITH REGULATOR/RECTIFIER ASSEMBLIES, SUZUKI PART NUMBERS 32800-41F11, 32800-15H10, 32800-05H11, 32800-41G10, 32800-15H00, 32800-18H00, 32800-05G10, 32800-10G10, 32800-05H20, OR…
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAUSES EXCESSIVE HEAT ON THE CIRCUIT BOARD AND UNCONTROLLED ELECTRIC CURRENT OUTPUT, WHICH CAN RESULT IN INSUFFICIENT CHARGING CURRENT BEING PROVIDED TO THE MOTORCYCLE BATTERY. THIS CAN CAUSE DISCHARGE OF THE BATTERY AND CAN LEAD TO ENGINE STALLING AND/OR A NO-START CONDITION. ENGINE STALLING WHILE…
Remedy
SUZUKI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND SUZUKI DISTRIBUTORS WILL REPLACE THE REGULATOR/RECTIFIER WITH AN IMPROVED PART FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 2, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-714-572-1490.
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
1injuries
TIRES
1
1injuries
Total complaints7
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Took my motorcycle in during the initial in 2008. Inspection, nothing done.june 22,2016 made a right turn to get on expressway, the engine died.towed the bike home, test battery all ok. Wiggled the wire coming from the ignition and the bike started.suzuki and the dealer refuse to fix the recalled…”
“I received a safety recall letter from suzuki,and their distributor suzuki del caribe,inc. Around feb/2010, the safety recall id #79259 , during the same month and year 02/2010, I take my motorcycle to the suzuki premises in pr and they replaced the rectifier, then after a year I take the…”
“When riding at a stable speed, motorcycle will lose power and speed with no change in throttle position. This occurs in 3rd through 6th gear, 6500-7500 rpms, in speeds ranging from 30-75 mph. This problem results in a decrease in speed from 3-6 mph before bike recovers. Upon recovery, bike will…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 2008 suzuki gsx 650fs (na). While driving less than 50 mph and attempting to switch from fifth to sixth gear, the vehicle did not engage. The contact heard a loud clunking sound. The rear tire locked and ejected the occupant from the vehicle. The contact sustained injuries to…”
“When riding at a stable speed, motorcycle will lose power and speed with no change in throttle position. This occurs in 3rd through 6th gear, 6500-7500 rpms, in speeds ranging from 30-75 mph. This problem results in a decrease in speed from 3-6 mph before bike recovers. Upon recovery, bike will…”
“My motorcycle started making loud engine noises at around 900 miles. I took it to the dealer where I purchased it to have it looked at. The mechanic heard the noise and thought it may be the cam chain. They replaced the 2nd and 3rd gear bearings, put the bike back together and it was still making…”
“The problem has been labeled the herky jerkies. While riding at any rpm when the rear wheel speed matches engine speed the throttle shuts off abruptly with no warning, throwing you forward overloading the front wheel. When the wheel slows enough that the ecu calls for fuel it delivers a large…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2008 Suzuki Gsx1300r as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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