Recall
Suzuki Gsx1300rx — 99V270000
NHTSA ID
99V270000
Make
Suzuki
Model
Gsx1300rx
Years Affected
1999
Recall Date
1999-10-12
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Units Affected
2,670
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE SPRING IN THE CAM CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTER CAN BREAK ALLOWING THE CAM CHAIN TO JUMP TO THE WRONG POSITION ON THE CAM SHAFT SPROCKETS. IF THE CHAIN JUMPS TO THE WRONG POSITION, SEVERE ENGINE DAMAGE COULD OCCUR CAUSING SUDDEN ENGINE FAILURE.
Consequence
SUDDEN ENGINE FAILURE COULD CAUSE THE REAR WHEEL TO LOCKUP, DISTURBING THE RIDER'S ABILITY TO CONTROL THE MOTORCYCLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ORIGINAL CAM CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTER WITH A REVISED CAM CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTER.