NHTSA vehicle safety data
1997 Suzuki GSX-R600 Recalls & Complaints
The 1997 Suzuki GSX-R600 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Suzuki dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1997 Suzuki GSX-R600. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
1997 Suzuki GSX-R600 owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1997 Suzuki GSX-R600, describing incidents dated April 5, 1998.
Most-cited components
- Steering 1 complaint
The complaint on file reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #824983 · Filed
WHEN DRIVING OVER A BUMP THE STEERING STARTED SHAKING. OWNER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK
SUZUKI/FUEL GASKET
NHTSA #98V133000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery · NHTSA notice
Reported June 24, 1998 · AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
Potentially affected: 17,007 vehicles
Owners notified June 29, 1998 · Vehicles built October 1, 1996 – July 30, 1997 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED FUEL PUMP GASKET ON THESE MOTORCYCLES.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 29, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR MOTORCYCLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-255-2550.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (-1888-327-4236).
Other Suzuki GSX-R600 model years
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