Tl*the contact owns a 2004 suzuki gs500. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v515000 (exterior lighting). Due to past problems with the dealer (the cycle shop), the contact feels that they will refuse to perform the recall repair. He stated that the next dealer is over 100 miles away. He called the manufacturer and spoke to megan o'connor. She stated that they have a right to refuse service to his vehicle. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 23,000.
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Recalls 1
Exterior lighting
- What is wrong
- The rear reflex reflector on affected gs500 motorcycles and the rear and side reflex reflectors on affected gz250 motorcycles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, 'lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.' the reflex reflectors have a reflected light output at some measurement angles that is less than the minimum output required by the standard.
- Risk
- It is possible that this could contribute to a motorist's not noticing the motorcycle in darkness, which may contribute to a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the non-complying reflex reflectors with complying reflectors. The recall began on november 16, 2007. Owners may contact suzuki at 1‑800‑255‑2550.
Recall number 07V515000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2004 Suzuki GS500 1
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Is the 2004 Suzuki GS500 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2004 Suzuki GS500, close to a typical GS500 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 Suzuki GS500?
Lights, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2004 Suzuki GS500 have?
1 recall, covering exterior lighting.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Suzuki GS500 lights?
Yes, 1 recall: 07V515000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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