# 2008 SUZUKI GSX1300R — TIRES
> NHTSA complaint `693216` · 2008-10-21 · Suzuki Motor USA, LLC
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** SUZUKI
- **Model:** GSX1300R
- **Year:** 2008
- **Manufacturer:** Suzuki Motor USA, LLC
- **Component:** TIRES
- **Miles at failure:** 2,188
- **Speed:** 50 mph
## Narrative
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SUZUKI GSX 650FS (NA).  WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 50 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO SWITCH FROM FIFTH TO SIXTH GEAR, THE VEHICLE DID NOT ENGAGE.  THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD CLUNKING SOUND.  THE REAR TIRE LOCKED AND EJECTED THE OCCUPANT FROM THE VEHICLE.  THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HIS ELBOW, WHICH REQUIRED STITCHES, IN ADDITION TO BACK INJURIES.  A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED.  THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE CONTACT IS STILL AWAITING A DIAGNOSTIC.  THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 2,188.
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