CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- Problem
- Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2017-2018 GSX-R1000, GSX-R1000A, GSX-R1000RA, and GSX-R1000RZA motorcycles. When upshifting between first and second gear, if the rider fails to engage second gear, a neutral condition will exist and may cause very high engine RPM. If the rider then shifts into second gear without disengaging the clutch, the motorcycleÂs chain may stretch or break.
- Risk
- If the drive chain breaks, the motorcycle will lose power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Engine Control Module (ECM), and inspect and replace the drive chain and sprockets, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2018. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-714-572-1490. Suzuki's numbers for this recall are 2A76 to 2A81.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
On certain motorcycles, shifting up from first to second gear can fail to engage second gear, leaving the transmission in neutral. If the rider then shifts into second without disengaging the clutch, engine RPM can spike very high, and the drive chain may stretch or break. A broken chain causes the motorcycle to lose power, which increases the risk of a crash.
Owners should contact Suzuki customer service at 1-714-572-1490 or take their motorcycle to an authorized Suzuki dealer. Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Engine Control Module and inspect and replace the drive chain and sprockets as needed, at no cost. Check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your motorcycle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Suzuki GSX-R1000 | 20172018 |
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