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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·24V081000·Announced 2024-02-07

Suzuki Recalls 2024 GSX-8R Motorcycles for Drive Chain Defect

Suzuki is recalling 2024 GSX-8R motorcycles because the drive chain may detach due to missing rivets, which can cause a loss of power to the rear wheels and increase 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 (drive chain detachment) that results in a loss of power to the rear wheels, which the source text states increases the risk of a crash. This aligns with the rubric criterion for 'structural vehicle defect' or 'significant injury/property-damage reports' (implied by crash risk), warranting a score of 4.

Plain-English summary

Suzuki Motor USA, LLC is recalling certain 2024 GSX-8R motorcycles. The recall addresses a defect where the drive chain may detach due to missing rivets. This failure can result in a loss of power to the rear wheels, which increases the risk of a crash.

The recall affects 360 units of the 2024 Suzuki GSX-8R. All affected motorcycles are currently within the manufacturer's direct control. Consequently, Suzuki will not send owner notification letters to consumers.

Dealers will inspect and repair the drive chain with a replacement joint and replace sprockets as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at (714) 572-1490 for more information. Suzuki's number for this recall is 3A02. 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.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
SUZUKI GSX-8R
Brand
SUZUKI
Manufacturer
Suzuki Motor USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
360

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 (1)

  • GSX-8R

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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