2017-2018 Suzuki GSX-R1000 - Engine And Engine Cooling recall
NHTSA campaign: 18V064000
3,097 vehicles potentially affected
- Model years
- 2017-2018
- Makes
- Suzuki
- Manufacturer
- Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- Potential units affected
- 3,097 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
- Reported
- 2018-01-22
Affected vehicles
- 2018 Suzuki GSX-R1000
- 2017 Suzuki GSX-R1000
What’s the problem?
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2017-2018 GSX-R1000, GSX-R1000A, GSX-R1000RA, and GSX-R1000RZA motorcycles. When upshifting between first and second gear, if the rider fails to engage second gear, a neutral condition will exist and may cause very high engine RPM. If the rider then shifts into second gear without disengaging the clutch, the motorcycles chain may stretch or break.
What could happen?
If the drive chain breaks, the motorcycle will lose power, increasing the risk of a crash.
What’s the fix?
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Engine Control Module (ECM), and inspect and replace the drive chain and sprockets, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2018. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-714-572-1490. Suzuki's numbers for this recall are 2A76 to 2A81.