NHTSA Recall 99V132000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V132000; Date: May. 20, 1999
This could lead to cam chain breakage or over severe engine damage. It could also cause sudden engine failure.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Suzuki GSXR600; 1999 Suzuki GSXR750
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline
Manufactured by: American Suzuki Motor Corp.
Affected Units:: 7,828
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: motorcycles. The cam chain tension adjuster does not provide consistent tension to the cam chain in the engine causing abnormal engine sounds.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the original cam chain tension adjuster and upper cam chain guide no. 2 with a revised cam chain tension adjuster and upper cam chain guide no. 2. The dealer will inspect and may replace other engine components which may have been damaged because of cam chain tension adjuster failure.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin during may 1999. 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 1-714-996-7040, ext. 396. 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: May 24, 1999
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