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2004 SUZUKI GSX-R600 — SERVICE BRAKES

crash1 injured · 1071678 · 2014-06-03

Vehicle

Make
SUZUKI
Model
GSX-R600
Year
2004
Manufacturer
Suzuki Motor USA, LLC
Component
SERVICE BRAKES
Miles at failure
40,000
Speed
45 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
1
Fire
No
Crash
Yes
Police report
No
Medical attention
Yes
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 SUZUKI GSXR600 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, HE ATTEMPTED TO ENGAGE THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A GUARD RAIL. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE DRIVER SUSTAINED A BROKEN FEMUR AND SHATTERED PELVIS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 40,000.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10595891
Machine
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