Recall 99V-270
AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. recalled the 1999 Suzuki GSX1300RX and 1 other model: Engine and engine cooling (engine).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 99V-270
- Reported
- October 12, 1999
- Vehicles affected
- 2,670 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
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.
The risk
Sudden engine failure could cause the rear wheel to lockup, disturbing the rider's ability to control the motorcycle.
The fix
Dealers will replace the original cam chain tension adjuster with a revised cam chain tension adjuster.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began october 13, 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].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Suzuki GSX1300RX 1999
- Suzuki Hayabusa 1999