1999 Suzuki GSX-R600 and Suzuki GSX-R750 recall: gasoline

American Suzuki Motor Corp. reported this safety recall on May 20, 1999. It covers about 7,828 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 7,828
reported: May 20, 1999
owners notified: May 24, 1999
related complaints: 3

Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline

What is wrong: Vehicle description: motorcycles. The cam chain tension adjuster does not provide consistent tension to the cam chain in the engine causing abnormal engine sounds.
Risk: This could lead to cam chain breakage or over severe engine damage. It could also cause sudden engine failure.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 99V132000

Affected vehicles

Suzuki GSX-R600 1999 1999
Suzuki GSX-R750 1999 1999

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about engine problems.

1999 Suzuki GSX-R600 1999 Suzuki GSX-R750

Questions about recall 99V132000

Is there a recall on the 1999 Suzuki GSX-R600 and Suzuki GSX-R750 gasoline?

Yes. Recall 99V132000, reported on May 20, 1999, covers about 7,828 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 99V132000?

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.

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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