2009-2014 Suzuki GSX-R1000/GSX-R750 - Power Train recall
NHTSA campaign: 14V629000
23,073 vehicles potentially affected
- Model years
- 2009-2014
- Makes
- Suzuki
- Manufacturer
- Suzuki Motor USA, LLC
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
- Potential units affected
- 23,073 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
- Reported
- 2014-10-07
Affected vehicles
- 2014 Suzuki GSX-R1000
- 2014 Suzuki GSX-R750
- 2013 Suzuki GSX-R1000
- 2013 Suzuki GSX-R750
- 2012 Suzuki GSX-R1000
- 2012 Suzuki GSX-R750
- 2011 Suzuki GSX-R1000
- 2011 Suzuki GSX-R750
- 2010 Suzuki GSX-R1000
- 2009 Suzuki GSX-R1000
What’s the problem?
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.
What’s 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.