2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Posted on: 2000-10-26
Description
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
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.
Notes
Owner notification began november 3, 2000.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 1-714-572-1490.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2008-08-25
Description
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
If this occurs, the stop lamp will remain on which could possibly result in a crash.
Corrective Action
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.