Suzuki Gsxr1000: Rear Drive Could Come Off Sprockets
Recall Summary Suzuki is recalling 7,504 GSXR1000 and GSXR750 motorcycles because the left-hand drive chain adjuster block may deform, causing the rear drive chain to become slack or come off the sprockets during riding. This could potentially damage the engine while it's running. Suzuki will replace the drive chain adjuster blocks and nuts on affected motorcycles.
- Recalling firm
- SUZUKI GB PLC
- Product
- Vehicles: SUZUKI GSXR1000, SUZUKI GSXR750. Units affected: 7,504
- Reason
- The left hand drive chain adjuster block may deform and in certain riding conditions allow the adjuster to move forward in the swing arm and cause the rear drive chain to become slack. In the worse case the chain could come off the sprockets while the engine is running and possibly damage the engine. Remedy: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and replace the drive chain adjuster blocks and nut.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2014-10-30
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/b1ae69bd-d299-42c4-9691-cc1d0b64e554