1999 Suzuki Gsx1300rx and Suzuki Hayabusa recall: engine
American Suzuki Motor Corp. reported this safety recall on October 12, 1999. It covers about 2,670 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 2,670
- reported
- Oct 12, 1999
- owners notified
- Oct 13, 1999
- related complaints
- 1
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Sudden engine failure could cause the rear wheel to lockup, disturbing the rider's ability to control the motorcycle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the original cam chain tension adjuster with a revised cam chain tension adjuster.
Recall number 99V270000
Affected vehicles
- Suzuki Gsx1300rx 1999 1999
- Suzuki Hayabusa 1999 1999
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about engine problems.
Questions about recall 99V270000
Is there a recall on the 1999 Suzuki Gsx1300rx and Suzuki Hayabusa engine?
Yes. Recall 99V270000, reported on October 12, 1999, covers about 2,670 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 99V270000?
Dealers will replace the original cam chain tension adjuster with a revised cam chain tension adjuster.
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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