Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Motorcycles. The Spring In The Cam Chain Tension Adjuster Can Break Allowing The Cam Chain To Jump To The Wrong Position On The Cam Shaft Sprockets. If The Chain Jumps To The Wrong Position, Severe Engine Damage Could Occur Causing Sudden Engine Failure.
Make Of Vehicle
SUZUKI
Model Of Vehicle
HAYABUSA
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
99V270000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Effect Of Defect
Sudden Engine Failure Could Cause The Rear Wheel To Lockup, Disturbing The Rider’S Ability To Control The Motorcycle.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Original Cam Chain Tension Adjuster With A Revised Cam Chain Tension Adjuster.
Vehicle Manufacturer
American Suzuki Motor Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19990101
End Of Manufacture
19990731
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2670
Date Owners Notified
19991013
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
19991012