Suzuki recall: Power train
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
The 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.
Vehicles covered
- Suzuki Gsx-R1000 2009–2014
- Suzuki Gsx-R750 2011–2014
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 14V629000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 7, 2014
- Owners notified
- Oct 17, 2014
- Vehicles or items affected
- 23,073
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Sep 10, 2012 to May 8, 2013
- Part
- Power train › Manual transmission
- Maker's own recall number
- 2A40,2A41,2A42,2A43
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Suzuki recall: Fuel system, gasoline Oct 4, 2018
- Suzuki recall: Engine and engine cooling Jan 22, 2018
- Suzuki recall: Service brakes Oct 18, 2013
- Suzuki recall: Equipment May 21, 2012
- Suzuki recall: Electrical system Jan 19, 2016
- Suzuki recall: Electrical system Feb 23, 2011
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.