2012 SUZUKI GSX-R1000 MOTORCYCLE RECALL - #14V629000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : MANUAL TRANSMISSION
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Motorcycle |
2012 SUZUKI GSX-R1000 |
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| Manufacturer |
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
11/23/2011 - 6/8/2012 |
| Recalled on |
10/7/2014 |
| Influenced by |
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
10/17/2014 |
| # Affected |
23,073 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2012 SUZUKI GSX-R1000 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES
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View All SUZUKI GSX-R1000 Recalls |
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