Suzuki GSX-R1000 (2017-2018): Engine and engine cooling
Recall 18V064000 · Jan 22, 2018 · Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
3,097
vehicles affected
3,097
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V064000
- Date
- Jan 22, 2018
- Maker
- Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 3,097
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Engine and engine cooling > Engine
- Model years
- 2017-2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
If the drive chain breaks, the motorcycle will lose power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V064000?
1 model: Suzuki GSX-R1000 (2017-2018), about 3,097 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V064000?
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.
What can happen?
If the drive chain breaks, the motorcycle will lose power, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.