2009-2014 Suzuki GSX-R1000 and Suzuki GSX-R750 recall: manual transmission

Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on October 7, 2014. It covers about 23,073 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 23,073
reported: Oct 7, 2014
owners notified: Oct 17, 2014
related complaints: 1

Power train: manual transmission

What is wrong: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 GSX-R750 and 2009-2014 GSX-R1000 motorcycles. 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.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 14V629000

Affected vehicles

Suzuki GSX-R1000 2009-2014 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Suzuki GSX-R750 2011-2014 2011 2012 2013 2014

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about transmission problems.

2011 Suzuki GSX-R1000 2012 Suzuki GSX-R1000 2013 Suzuki GSX-R1000 2014 Suzuki GSX-R1000 2011 Suzuki GSX-R750 2012 Suzuki GSX-R750 2013 Suzuki GSX-R750 2014 Suzuki GSX-R750

Questions about recall 14V629000

Is there a recall on the 2009-2014 Suzuki GSX-R1000 and Suzuki GSX-R750 manual transmission?

Yes. Recall 14V629000, reported on October 7, 2014, covers about 23,073 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V629000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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