Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: On Certain Motorcycles, The Spring In The Cam Chain Tension Adjuster Can Break. Excessive Slack Will Develop In The Cam Chain, Allowing The Chain To Jump To The Wrong Position On The Cam Shaft Sprockets.
Make Of Vehicle
SUZUKI
Model Of Vehicle
GSX1300R
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
00V319000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Effect Of Defect
Severe Engine Damage Could Occur, Causing Sudden Engine Failure.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Original Cam Chain Tension Adjuster, Or The First Generation Recall Tension Adjuster, With A New Oil-Damped Ratchet-Type Cam Chain Tension Adjuster. Dealers Will Also Install A New Tension Adjuster Oil Supply Hose And A New Cam Chain Guide.
Vehicle Manufacturer
American Suzuki Motor Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19990101
End Of Manufacture
20000831
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
8511
Date Owners Notified
20001103
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20001011