NHTSA vehicle safety data
1999 Suzuki GSX1300RX Recalls & Complaints
The 1999 Suzuki GSX1300RX has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of November 3, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1999 Suzuki GSX1300RX. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Suzuki dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1999 Suzuki GSX1300RX. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
SUZUKI/CAM CHAIN TENSIONER
NHTSA #99V270000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Engine · NHTSA notice
Reported October 12, 1999 · AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
Potentially affected: 2,670 vehicles
Owners notified October 13, 1999 · Vehicles built January 1, 1999 – July 31, 1999 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
SUDDEN ENGINE FAILURE COULD CAUSE THE REAR WHEEL TO LOCKUP, DISTURBING THE RIDER'S ABILITY TO CONTROL THE MOTORCYCLE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ORIGINAL CAM CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTER WITH A REVISED CAM CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTER.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 13, 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 1-800-255-2550.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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