Model year record

1997 Suzuki GSX-R600 recalls & problems

The 1997 Suzuki GSX-R600 has 1 safety recall and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is steering (1 complaint).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints1filed by owners

Crashes · fires1 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Fuel system, gasolineJun 24, 1998

Delivery

Recall 98V13300017,007 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE GASKET BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK AND THE FUEL PUMP MOUNTING PLATE CAN LOSE ITS ABILITY TO PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL, ALLOWING FUEL TO DRIP FROM THE GASKET.
Risk: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED FUEL PUMP GASKET ON THESE MOTORCYCLES.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Steering	1	1	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

SteeringCrash
WHEN DRIVING OVER A BUMP THE STEERING STARTED SHAKING. OWNER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK
Apr 5, 1998

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.