SUZUKI GSX-R1000 2018: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V064000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SUZUKI | GSX-R1000 | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2018-01-25 | 2018-01-22 | 2018-01-23 |
Production Dates: 2017-09-14 - 2017-12-01
Manufacturers Involved: Suzuki Motor USA, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2A76 to 2A81
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3097
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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 motorcycle"s chain may stretch or break.
If the drive chain breaks, the motorcycle will lose power, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
