1998 Suzuki Katana Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1998 Suzuki Katana. Check your own VIN below.
- 1998
- 1999
- 2000
- 2001
- 2006
1 safety recall for the 1998 Suzuki Katana
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Body (structure)
Vehicle description: motorcycles. The bracket portion of the passenger grab rail can break.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger grab rail with a new, stronger grab rail.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1998 Suzuki Katana. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Suzuki Katana model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Suzuki Katana model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Suzuki Katana | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Suzuki Katana | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 Suzuki Katana | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 Suzuki Katana | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 Suzuki Katana | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1998 Suzuki Katana
How do I know if my 1998 Suzuki Katana has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1998 Suzuki Katana; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Suzuki dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 98V087000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.