RECALLS AND TSB's
for 1998 - 2005 Suzuki Katana GSX600F & GSX750F

   This information was pulled from the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) databases, and they are solely responsible for the accuracy of any data listed here for recalls and TSB's.
 

RECALL OF 1998 Model Year Katana 600 (GSX600F) and Katana 750 (GSX750F) for Defective Passenger Grab Rail
 
BUILD DATES: 12/1/1997 - 3/30/1998
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 98V087000
DATE OWNER'S NOTIFIED: 30 APRIL 1998
DATE RECEIVED BY ODI: 29 APRIL 1998
DATE ADDED TO DATABSE: 30 APRIL 1998
MANUFACTURER'S INVOLVED: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
MANUFACTURER'S RESPONSIBLE FOR THE RECALL: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
COMPONENT: STRUCTURE:BODY
POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 4103
 
SUMMARY: The bracket portion of the passenger grab rail can break.
 
CONSEQUENCE: This could cause the passenger to lose their balance and fall from the motorcycle, or could disturb the rider's ability to control the vehicle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
 
REMEDY: Dealers will replace the passenger grab rail with a new, stronger grab rail.
 
REPORT INITIATOR: Manufacturer (Suzuki)
 
NOTES: Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236)
 

RECALL OF 2004 Model Year Katana 600 (GSX600F) and Katana 750 (GSX750F) for Possible Misinstalled Fuel Sender Gasket - possible fuel leak (fire hazard)
 
MAKE: SUZUKI
MODEL: 2004 GSX600F & GSX750F (2004 Katana 600 & 750)
MANUFACTURER: SUZUKI (aka American Suzuki Motor Corp).
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 04V316000
RECALL DATE: JUN 23, 2004
COMPONENT: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 15
 
SUMMARY: On certain motorcycles there is a possibility of fuel leaking from the fuel level sender gasket due to misalignment of the gasket at the time of assembly.
 
Consequence: A misaligned fuel gauge sender gasket can become cut and can cause fuel to leak from the fuel tank. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
 
Remedy: Dealers will replace the gasket of the fuel gauge sender (on the underside of the tank). Owner notification began June 11, 2004 conducted via telephone. Owners should contact suzuki at 1-800-255-2550.
 
Notes: Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
 

• TSB - 1998 & 99 GSX600F & GSX750F Cylinder Head Cover Union Bolt & Washer Torque Specification Change
  Service Bulletin: #GSGSXGSXR103
  Date Issued: Nov 20th, 1998.
  Further details unknown to me at this time.
   
• TSB - 1998 & 99 GSX750F Service Manual & Ready Reference Manual Carb Specification Corrections
  Service Bulletin: #GSGSXGSXR102
  Date Issued: Nov 18th, 1998.
  Further details unknown to me at this time.
   
• TSB - 1998 GSX750F Assembly Guide & Pre-Delivery Procedure Corrections
  Service Bulletin: #9911
  Date Issued: Oct 5th, 1998
  Further details unknown to me at this time.