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2012 SUZUKI GSX-R1000 Recall - Campaign #14V629000

 
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2012 SUZUKI GSX-R1000 MOTORCYCLE RECALL - #14V629000

RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : MANUAL TRANSMISSION

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.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Motorcycle 2012 SUZUKI GSX-R1000
Manufacturer Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
Manufactured between 11/23/2011 - 6/8/2012
Recalled on 10/7/2014
Influenced by Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
Owners Notified on 10/17/2014
# Affected 23,073
Recalled for POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Description 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.
Consequences 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.
Corrective action 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.
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.
See also 2012 SUZUKI GSX-R1000 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES
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