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Suzuki - Gsx

Official notice

31 Oct 2014

An official EU Safety Gate notice concerns Suzuki - Gsx. Null During up-shifting gearbox operation, excessive torque is transferred to the drive sprocket, rear axle and drive chain adjuster. Due to this force and insufficient strength, the chain adjuster can be deformed, which in the worst case may lead to the drive chain coming off from the sprockets and in consequence to an accident. Published 2014-10-31.

What to do now

The source does not provide specific consumer instructions. Follow the official EU Safety Gate notice for next steps.

Recall number

A12/1709/14

Official notice

2014-10-31

The hazard

Null During up-shifting gearbox operation, excessive torque is transferred to the drive sprocket, rear axle and drive chain adjuster. Due to this force and insufficient strength, the chain adjuster can be deformed, which in the worst case may lead to the drive chain coming off from the sprockets and in consequence to an accident.

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Models

GSX-R750/Z L1-L4, GSX-R1000/Z K9-L4

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Affected products

Product 1

Motorcycle

Product 2

GSX

Risk / hazard

Null During up-shifting gearbox operation, excessive torque is transferred to the drive sprocket, rear axle and drive chain adjuster. Due to this force and insufficient strength, the chain adjuster can be deformed, which in the worst case may lead to the drive chain coming off from the sprockets and in consequence to an accident.

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.

Location 1

DE · Germany

Location 2

FR · France

Affected area 1

DE · Germany

Affected area 2

FR · France

Company & contacts

Brand

Manufacturer

Not provided

Phone

Not provided

Brand: Suzuki.

Source & status

Tier

beta

Category

VEHICLES

Classification

Serious risk — Injuries

App estimate

critical

Recall details

Recall number

A12/1709/14

Classification

Serious risk — Injuries

Source tier

beta

Documents, notices & source

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