Suzuki Gsx600: Engine May Seize And Cause Rear Wheel To Lock
Suzuki GSX600 and GSX750 motorcycles may have a faulty cam chain adjuster that could allow the cam chain to break, potentially causing sudden engine failure and rear wheel lockup while riding. About 3,680 units are affected. Suzuki will replace the cam chain adjuster and cam chain guide with modified parts.
- Recalling firm
- SUZUKI GB PLC
- Product
- Vehicles: SUZUKI GSX600, SUZUKI GSX750. Units affected: 3,680
- Reason
- The cam chain adjuster may not provide consistent tension to the cam chain in the engine. This could lead to cam chain breakage. Sudden engine failure while riding could cause rear wheel lockup. Remedy: The affected machines will be fitted with a modified cam chain adjuster and modified cam chain guide number two.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 1999-05-28
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/3510f1d9-ec50-42a2-b1fb-59bf521b0cf8