The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·14V629000·Announced 2014-10-07

Suzuki Recalls GSX-R Motorcycles Due to Drive Chain Adjuster Defect

Suzuki is recalling 2009-2014 GSX-R1000 and 2011-2014 GSX-R750 motorcycles because a damaged drive chain adjuster could cause the chain to come off, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the powertrain that can result in loss of power to the rear wheel and an increased risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 GSX-R1000 and 2011-2014 GSX-R750 motorcycles. The recall involves 23,073 vehicles in the United States.

The defect involves the manual transmission system. 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. 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.

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. 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.

The recalled product

Product
SUZUKI GSX-R1000, GSX-R750
Brand
SUZUKI
Manufacturer
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
23,073

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • GSX-R1000
  • GSX-R750

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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