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Recall 99V-132

AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. recalled the 1999 Suzuki GSX-R600 and 1 other model: Engine and engine cooling (engine, gasoline).

At a glance

Campaign number
99V-132
Reported
May 20, 1999
Vehicles affected
7,828 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

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.

The risk

This could lead to cam chain breakage or over severe engine damage. It could also cause sudden engine failure.

The fix

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.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owner notification is expected to begin during may 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact suzuki at 1-[removed], ext. 396.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).

Affected vehicles