Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Motorcycles. The Cam Chain Tension Adjuster Does Not Provide Consistent Tension To The Cam Chain In The Engine Causing Abnormal Engine Sounds.
Make Of Vehicle
SUZUKI
Model Of Vehicle
GSXR750
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
99V132000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
Effect Of Defect
This Could Lead To Cam Chain Breakage Or Over Severe Engine Damage. It Could Also Cause Sudden Engine Failure.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Original Cam Chain Tension Adjuster And Upper Cam Chain Guide No. 2 With A Revised Cam Chain Tension Adjuster And Upper Cam Chain Guide No. 2. The Dealer Will Inspect And May Replace Other Engine Components Which May Have Been Damaged Because Of Cam Chain Tension Adjuster Failure.
Vehicle Manufacturer
American Suzuki Motor Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19980701
End Of Manufacture
19990430
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
7828
Date Owners Notified
19990524
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
19990520