Safety Recall NHTSA · 08V249000 Reported June 3, 2008

Ignition switch wiring harness

Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc · Electrical System · 9,109 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
08V249000
Manufacturer Campaign
2A05
Manufacturer
Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
9,109
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 3, 2008

Defect Summary

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.

Safety 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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 08V249000 or campaign 2A05.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 08V249000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 08V249000?

NHTSA recall 08V249000 was issued by Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc on June 3, 2008. It addresses: Ignition switch wiring harness. The recall affects approximately 9,109 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08V249000 or the manufacturer campaign number 2A05. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.