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2000 Suzuki Gsx1300r

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: on certain motorcycles, the spring in the cam chain tension adjuster can break. excessive slack will develop in the cam chain, allowing the chain to jump to the wrong position on the cam shaft sprockets.

Corrective Action

severe engine damage could occur, causing sudden engine failure.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the original cam chain tension adjuster, or the first generation recall tension adjuster, with a new oil-damped ratchet-type cam chain tension adjuster. dealers will also install a new tension adjuster oil supply hose and a new cam chain guide.

1999 Suzuki Gsx1300r

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: on certain motorcycles, the spring in the cam chain tension adjuster can break. excessive slack will develop in the cam chain, allowing the chain to jump to the wrong position on the cam shaft sprockets.

Corrective Action

severe engine damage could occur, causing sudden engine failure.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the original cam chain tension adjuster, or the first generation recall tension adjuster, with a new oil-damped ratchet-type cam chain tension adjuster. dealers will also install a new tension adjuster oil supply hose and a new cam chain guide.