NHTSA Recall 14V629000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V629000; Date: Oct. 7, 2014
If the drive chain adjuster gets damaged, the drive chain may come off, removing power to the rear wheel, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Suzuki Gsx-r1000; 2010 Suzuki Gsx-r1000; 2011 Suzuki Gsx-r1000; 2012 Suzuki Gsx-r1000; 2013 Suzuki Gsx-r1000; 2014 Suzuki Gsx-r1000; 2011 Suzuki Gsx-r750; 2012 Suzuki Gsx-r750; 2013 Suzuki Gsx-r750; 2014 Suzuki Gsx-r750
Component: Power Train:manual Transmission
Manufactured by: Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 23,073
Recall Summary:
Suzuki motor of America, inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 gsx-r750 and 2009-2014 gsx-r1000 motorcycles. If a gear is missed while upshifting, the strain applied to the drive chain after the next shift may cause the rear axle to move, damaging the left-side drive chain adjuster.
How to Fix:
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left-side chain adjuster with an improved part. The recall began on October 17, 2014. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-714-572-1490. Suzuki's numbers for this recall are 2a40, 2a41, 2a42 and 2a43.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 17, 2014
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