Engine and engine cooling: engineRecall 18V-064 · 2017–2018 Suzuki GSX-R1000
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. recall 18V-064 covers 3,097 2017–2018 Suzuki GSX-R1000 for a engine and engine cooling: engine problem, reported to NHTSA on January 22, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q2) shows 93% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V064000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The 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 motorcycles chain may stretch or break.
The risk
If the drive chain breaks, the motorcycle will lose power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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
93%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 19 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 2, 2017 to December 1, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.