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Suzuki GSX-R1000 Recall 14V629: Power Train:Manual Transmission

NHTSA campaign 14V629, reported October 7, 2014, 23,073 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 14V629Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
Component
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Problem
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Suzuki GSX-R1000200920102011201220132014
Suzuki GSX-R7502011201220132014