[Samantha750]

Re: RECALL ON 2008-2009 models

Since there are still peeps who were not aware of this, I have made this a sticky so it wont sink back into the abyss. Hopefully this will notify those who don't know or didn't get a recall letter from Suzuki (2nd, 3rd, etc owners) so they can get this done.

 

[JPTC]

Re: RECALL ON 2008-2009 models

The rectifier on my k8 ended up being faulty and caused my bike to stall. Scared the shit out of me. Good thing for the recall, as it saved me some $$$

 

[mth21305]

Re: RECALL ON 2008-2009 models

I just purchased an 08 600. Idk if this has already been done or not. Will the dealer fix it at no cost if its out of warranty?

 

[Samantha750]

Re: RECALL ON 2008-2009 models

Yes. No time/warranty limits on recalls.

 

[mth21305]

Re: RECALL ON 2008-2009 models

Nice, thats good to know. Guess ill be making a phone call to a dealer. Anyone know if they can look it up by VIN and see if its been done?

 

[Samantha750]

Re: RECALL ON 2008-2009 models

Yes, if it was done it should be in their system.

 

[Mr. Fluffer]

Re: RECALL ON 2008-2009 models

Nice, thats good to know. Guess ill be making a phone call to a dealer. Anyone know if they can look it up by VIN and see if its been done?

I believe they might be able too.

 

[mth21305]

Re: RECALL ON 2008-2009 models

called a dealer today and they looked it up by vin and said it was done at 2600 miles...so about 600 miles ago

 

[keif3r]

Re: RECALL ON 2008-2009 models

So I got the reg/rec fixed when I got the first letter which is well over a year ago now. The other day electronics started playing up, SD and c93 codes, dash froze, then bike stalled. Took the bike into a local Suzuki shop and turns out its the reg/rec again. The service bloke said no worries it wont cost anything as its part of a factory recall.

I thought great, but am now thinking, if he checks and sees my bike has already had it done, are they required to fix it for free again?

 

[keif3r]

Re: RECALL ON 2008-2009 models

Now it turns out that the stator is buggered. $600 for a new one or $300 for a rewound one.

Whats more likely:
a) The reg/rec failed burning out the stator
b) The stator failed burning out the reg/rec

??

 

[7h0m4s]

Re: RECALL ON 2008-2009 models

hey guys im new the forums i just picked up an 08 gsxr and i wanted to know did the recall/ after the dealers fixed the problem did the problem end up coming back or was it fix. i just dont want to be stranded somewhere haha. Thanks guys

 

[Samantha750]

Re: RECALL ON 2008-2009 models

From my time here, it is rare for the K8's to have rectifier issues, recall or not. There have been few if any threads on rectifier issues with the K8's whereas the K6/7 it is extremely common, so nothing to worry about in my opinion.

 

[7h0m4s]

Re: RECALL ON 2008-2009 models

From my time here, it is rare for the K8's to have rectifier issues, recall or not. There have been few if any threads on rectifier issues with the K8's whereas the K6/7 it is extremely common, so nothing to worry about in my opinion.

ooo alright thank you

 

[Hawkwind]

Re: RECALL ON 2008-2009 models

There is an easy way to know if your bike has already gone through the Rectifier Recall process already or not.

In the recall "Service Bulletin" instructions to the dealers, the mechanics are told to make a punch mark next to the VIN on your motorcycle once they have completed the rectifier replacement work. This punch mark is to be made on the VIN stamped at the steering head.

No punch mark means it was not done, go get it fixed.

You can find the "Service Bulletin" here: http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/jaxrs/download/doc/ACM16614413/RCRIT-11V108-6909.pdf
On page 5 it says:

Place a punch mark on the frame at the end of the VIN to verify the repair has been done.

 

[Samantha750]

Re: RECALL ON 2008-2009 models

In the recall memo and the installation instructions to the dealers, the mechanics are told to make a punch mark next to the VIN on your motorcycle once they have completed the rectifier replacement work. This punch mark is to be made on the VIN stamped at the steering head.

No punch mark means it was not done, go get it fixed.

Why I'll be a monkeys aunt, I do has the punch mark.

:monkeyface

 

[Hawkwind]

Re: RECALL ON 2008-2009 models

AH HA!
Found it at NHTSA.GOV: http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/jaxrs/download/doc/ACM16614413/RCRIT-11V108-6909.pdf
via: http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners...&searchCriteria.nhtsa_ids=11V108&refurl=email

 

[DHope]

Re: RECALL ON 2008-2009 models

I wish they'd recall the k6 & k7 r/r's. It is kind of shady in my opinion.

 

[Samantha750]

Re: RECALL ON 2008-2009 models

I wish they'd recall the k6 & k7 r/r's. It is kind of shady in my opinion.

There have been numerous petitions to try and get Suzuki to recall the K6/7 but hasn't worked so far.

 

[Samantha750]

Do not post in here about the separate MC recall.

http://www.gixxer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=426850

 

[bandit400]

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