Suzuki GSX-R1000/R L7 & L8 recall: Drive chain may stretch come off or break
- What's wrong
- When upshifting between first and second gear if the rider fails to engage second gear a neutral condition will exist continued opening of the throttle will cause high engine RPM. If the rider shifts in to second gear without disengaging the clutch under the very…
- What to do
- Contact a Suzuki dealer to book the free repair. Replace ECM. Inspect drive chain if free play is detected replace drive chain assembly.
What’s wrong
When upshifting between first and second gear if the rider fails to engage second gear a neutral condition will exist continued opening of the throttle will cause high engine RPM. If the rider shifts in to second gear without disengaging the clutch under the very high RPM condition an excess load can be applied to the powertrain. This could cause the drive chain to stretch and in the worst case the drive chain could come off or break.
The fix
Replace ECM. Inspect drive chain if free play is detected replace drive chain assembly.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| GSX-R1000/R L7 & L8 | 2 Feb 2017 | 1 Dec 2017 | 670 |
| GSX-R1000/R L7 & L8 | – | – | 670 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 14 March 2018. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.