NHTSA Recall 00V319000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V319000; Date: Oct. 11, 2000
Severe engine damage could occur, causing sudden engine failure.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Suzuki Gsx1300r; 2000 Suzuki Gsx1300r
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
Manufactured by: American Suzuki Motor Corp.
Affected Units:: 8,511
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: on certain motorcycles, the spring in the cam chain tension adjuster can break. Excessive slack will develop in the cam chain, allowing the chain to jump to the wrong position on the cam shaft sprockets.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the original cam chain tension adjuster, or the first generation recall tension adjuster, with a new oil-damped ratchet-type cam chain tension adjuster. Dealers will also install a new tension adjuster oil supply hose and a new cam chain guide.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began November 3, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Suzuki at 1-714-572-1490. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 3, 2000
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