Power train: manual transmissionRecall 14V-629 · Suzuki vehicles
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. recall 14V-629 covers 23,073 Suzuki vehicles for a power train: manual transmission problem, reported to NHTSA on October 7, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q3) shows 48% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V629000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The 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.
The 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.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
48%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 1,195 vehicles were listed as unreachable.