Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #99V270000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 99V270000 by Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc. Includes 2,670 affected units, SUZUKI/CAM CHAIN TENSIONER, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: motorcycles. the spring in the cam chain tension adjuster can break allowing the cam chain to jump to the wrong position on the cam shaft sprockets. if the chain jumps to the wrong position, severe engine damage could occur causing sudden engine failure.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the original cam chain tension adjuster with a revised cam chain tension adjuster.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 99V270000

Manufacturer: Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc

Report Received Date: 1999-10-12T00:00:00

Subject: Suzuki/cam chain tensioner

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 2,670

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: motorcycles. the spring in the cam chain tension adjuster can break allowing the cam chain to jump to the wrong position on the cam shaft sprockets. if the chain jumps to the wrong position, severe engine damage could occur causing sudden engine failure.

Consequence Summary: Sudden engine failure could cause the rear wheel to lockup, disturbing the rider's ability to control the motorcycle.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the original cam chain tension adjuster with a revised cam chain tension adjuster.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-665a_nqjs_kmdx

NHTSA ID: 99V270000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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