Tl* the contact owns a 1983 suzuki motorcycle equipped with a shorai lithium ion battery (na), model number: lfx14l2-bs12. While driving 60 mph, the battery caught on fire. The contact was able to smother and extinguish the fire. A fire report was not filed and there were no injuries. The manufacturer was contacted and notified of the failure. The dealer was not contacted. The battery was forwarded to the manufacturer for testing. The motorcycle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 14,624.
1983-1983 · 1 model year
Suzuki GS550E Problems by year
Owners have filed 1 complaints about the Suzuki GS550E across 1 model year, and it has 0 recalls. The 1983 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the electrical system.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
GS550E complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 1 | 0 | - |
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Questions about the Suzuki GS550E
Which Suzuki GS550E years have the most problems?
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 1983 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 1983 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What are the most common Suzuki GS550E problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Suzuki GS550E have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for any Suzuki GS550E model year on file.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data