Suzuki Gsxr750 1999
Model Gsxr750 made in 1999 by Suzuki got 3 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and suspension. The car had one investigation (engine and engine cooling). There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, equipment.
Model 1999
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V132000 | AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | from 07/01/1998 to 04/30/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 7828 | 05/24/1999 | MFR | AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | 05/20/1999 | 05/27/1999 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: motorcycles. the cam chain tension adjuster does not provide consistent tension to the cam chain in the engine causing abnormal engine sounds. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could lead to cam chain breakage or over severe engine damage. it could also cause sudden engine failure. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the original cam chain tension adjuster and upper cam chain guide no. 2 with a revised cam chain tension adjuster and upper cam chain guide no. 2. the dealer will inspect and may replace other engine components which may have been damaged because of cam chain tension adjuster failure. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin during may 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact suzuki at 1-714-996-7040, ext. 396.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT | ||||||||||||||||
| 08E052000 | MOTION PRO, INC. | E (Equipment) | 10000 | 09/11/2008 | MFR | AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | 08/15/2008 | 08/25/2008 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Motion pro is recalling 10,000 aftermarket brake levers, model no. 14-0415, sold for use on certain my 1999 through 2008 suzuki and my 1998 through 2003 yamaha motorcycles. the lobe height on some of these levers are smaller and do not properly engage the stomp lamp switch which will not deactivate when the driver releases the brake lever. the lever can be identified by the marking jy 378 at the base of the lever near the pivot bushing. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this occurs, the stop lamp will remain on which could possibly result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Motion pro will notify owners and provide a free remedy. the recall began on september 11, 2008. owners may contact motion pro at 1-877-438-7831. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket motion pro brake levers and has no relation to any original equipment installed on suzuki or yamaha motorcycles.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||
| PE03033 | AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | 07/23/2003 | 11/13/2003 | CAM CHAIN TENSIONER (CCT) | ||
| Since opening this investigation to assess the safety-related performance of suzuki's remedy in recall 99v-312, odi has:contacted affected owners;discussed the remedy's performance with suzuki service depts;obtained an oe cct, an original remedy cct, and a final remedy cct;and reviewed suzuki's response to our information request.the recall was launced on may 20, 1999.shortly thereafter suzuki received reports of remedy cct failures, most involving cam chain noise.of the 141 reports involving a remedy cct failure, six involved incidents occuring in 2003, with april 28, 2003 being the most recent occurance.in calendar years 2000-2002 there were 130 reported remedy cct failures.of the 141 reports, 113 involve cam chain noise and 26 concern cam timing.the lone crash occurred on april 25, 2001.currently, no defect trend exists with the remedy ccts. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer received a recall notice regarding the cam chain tensioner. consumer took vehicle to the dealer inquiring about the recall and was informed that it may have a defective cam chain tensioner and if it fails it could cause extensive engine damage. cosnumer had to park the vehicle until parts were available. after the work was completed and some time had passed the motor began making excessive noise upon deceleration. consumer no longer has vehicle. *jg | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/27/1999 | |||
| Had the vehicle parked for a couple of days and noticed a fuel leak. contacted local mechanic who inspected and diagnosed vehicle. contacted dealer who refused to sell the part. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - MULTIPLE AXLE | |||
| Motorcycle lacks a stabilizer which caused tank slap or front wheel slider/ front end to lose weight during hard acceleration. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||