SUZUKI GSX-R750 2011: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
| Make : SUZUKI | Model : GSX-R750 | Year : 2011 |
| Build Dates : 2010-12-22 - 2011-08-31 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 14V629000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2014-10-17 | Date Received by ODI: 2014-10-07 | Date Added to Database: 2014-10-07 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Suzuki Motor USA, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2A40,2A41,2A42,2A43 | ||
| Component: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 23073 | ||
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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. |
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