Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #00V319000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 00V319000 by Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc. Includes 8,511 affected units, SUZUKI/TENSION ADJUSTER SPRING, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 00V319000

Manufacturer: Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc

Report Received Date: 2000-10-11T00:00:00

Subject: Suzuki/tension adjuster spring

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 8,511

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: Severe engine damage could occur, causing sudden engine failure.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 00V319000

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