SUZUKI GSX-R1000 2009: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V629000

Make Model Year
SUZUKI GSX-R1000 2009
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-10-17 2014-10-07 2014-10-07

Production Dates: 2009-02-04 - 2009-05-20

Manufacturers Involved: Suzuki Motor USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2A40,2A41,2A42,2A43

Component: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 23073

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.