CarRecallWatchThe 2001 Suzuki GSF1200S has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Exterior Lighting (3 reports).
0Recalls
4Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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2001 Suzuki GSF1200S recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2001 Suzuki GSF1200S.
Most common 2001 Suzuki GSF1200S problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 3 |
| Steering | 1 |
What owners report
THE SEALED PROJECTION-BEAM HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY ON MY 2001 SUZUKI BANDIT GSF1200S MOTORCYCLE HAS AN INTERNAL COATING OF FINE BLACK POWDER ON THE HIGH BEAM LENS THAT HAS REDUCED THE HIGH BEAM OUTPUT TO PRACTICALLY NIL. THIS DEFECT APPARENTLY RESULTS FROM POOR QUALITY CONTROL DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS, AND HAS PROGRESSED OVER TIME TO THE POINT WHERE RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE IS DANGEROUS AT NIGHT, AND HAS REDUCED ITS VISIBILITY IN DAYLIGHT. ACCORDING TO THE SUZUKI BANDIT OWNERS WEBSITE "MAXIMUM-SUZUKI.COM.", THIS DEFECT IS VERY COMMON IN THIS MODEL, AND SUZUKI IS RELUCTANT TO ADRESS THE PROBLEM. NO PARTS HAVE BEEN REPAIRED OR REPLACED AS OF YET.
DEFECTIVE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES THAT BECOME USELESS AT NIGHT. THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY IS A SEALED UNIT. AFTER 5000 MILES, MY HEADLIGHT WAS FULL OF A BLACK POWDERY SUBSTANCE WHICH COATED THE INSIDE SURFACE OF THE LENS THEREBY RENDERING THE LIGHTING POOR AT BEST. *AK THERE WERE ALSO NUMEROUS SMALL PIECES OF GLASS FROM THE EDGES OF THE PROJECTOR BEAM LENS RATTLING AROUND INSIDE THE ASSEMBLY. THE MOTORCYCLE COULD NOT BE RIDDEN AT NIGHT DUE TO THE LACK OF ADEQUATE LIGHTING. I HAD REPORTED THIS DEFECT TO THE SUZUKI SAFETY DEFECT HOTLINE AND SUBSEQUENTLY THE MANUFACTURER HAS REPLACED MY OLD ASSEMBLY (FURNISHED THE PART ONLY, NO LABOR). THE NEW ASSEMBLY APPEARS TO BE OF THE SAME CONSTRUCTION
THE HANDLE BARS ON THE BIKE WERE MOUNTED INTO A METAL TUBE THAT TURNED THE FRONT WHEEL. WHEN BRAKING THERE WAS A VERY STRONG VIBRATION. *JB
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES BRAKE LIGHT IS POORLY VISIBLE, AND IT IS INSUFFICIENT ENOUGH TO SEE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY DOT THAT THE LIGHTS MUST BE VISIBLE AT 500 FEET, DEALER SUGGESTED ADDING MORE LIGHTS AT CONSUMERS EXPENSE, ONE PERSON USED ALUMINUM FOIL TO INCREASE BRIGHTNESS. *SLC
2001 Suzuki GSF1200S questions
Does the 2001 Suzuki GSF1200S have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2001 Suzuki GSF1200S at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Suzuki GSF1200S?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Exterior Lighting (3), Steering (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2001 Suzuki GSF1200S has been fixed?
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