Failure can occur randomly and will result in loss of power to the motor under acceleration. The problem affects the 2004-2005 model years. Specifically the secondary throttle valve actuator (stva) can fail and result in loss of engine power. A fi (fuel injection) code displays on the dash. Once you access dealer mode, the display code is c-28. This is due to faulty solder connections within the stva motor. Attempts to contact the motor manufacturer result in being told to go back to the maker of the machine the part was found in. Affected stva motors for this year were manufactured for astrosyn by a company called minebea. Now known as eminebea. The company will not release any information to help affected members find a replacement for the motor. The motor is listed with the following information :[xxx], there is also another number of [xxx]. *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
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Service brakes
- What is wrong
- Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2004-2013 GSX-R600 and GSX-R750, and model year 2005-2013 GSX-R1000 motorcycles. In combination with older brake fluid, corrosion of the brake piston inside of the front brake master cylinder generates gas that may result in a reduction of fluid pressure transmission to the front brake.
- Risk
- As a result, front braking power may be reduced increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2013. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1‑800‑572‑1490. Suzuki's campaign numbers for this recall are: 2A (31, 32, 33, 34, 35, and 36).
Recall number 13V449000 · Recall details
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Is the 2004 Suzuki GSX-R750 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2004 Suzuki GSX-R750, close to a typical GSX-R750 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 Suzuki GSX-R750?
Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2004 Suzuki GSX-R750 have?
1 recall, covering service brakes.
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