NHTSA Recall 99V270000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V270000; Date: Oct. 12, 1999
Sudden engine failure could cause the rear wheel to lockup, disturbing the rider's ability to control the motorcycle.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Suzuki Gsx1300rx; 1999 Suzuki Hayabusa
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
Manufactured by: American Suzuki Motor Corp.
Affected Units:: 2,670
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: motorcycles. The spring in the cam chain tension adjuster can break allowing the cam chain to jump to the wrong position on the cam shaft sprockets. If the chain jumps to the wrong position, severe engine damage could occur causing sudden engine failure.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the original cam chain tension adjuster with a revised cam chain tension adjuster.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began October 13, 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 1-800-255-2550. 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: Oct 13, 1999
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