Recall 14V629 affects 23,073 2009-2014 Suzuki GSX-R750 and GSX-R1000 motorcycles for chain-adjuster damage. Repair is free at any franchised Suzuki dealer.
Suzuki is recalling 23,073 2009-2014 GSX-R750 and GSX-R1000 motorcycles because a missed upshift can strain the drive chain, move the rear axle, and damage the left-side drive chain adjuster. If the adjuster is damaged, the chain can come off, remove power to the rear wheel, and increase the risk of a crash; the Suzuki dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The drive chain on 2009-2014 Suzuki GSX-R750 and GSX-R1000 motorcycles carries power from the transmission to the rear wheel. The rear axle and chain adjuster hold the wheel in the correct position and keep chain tension set. When those parts stay fixed, each shift sends engine power through the chain without moving the axle.
On affected motorcycles, a missed gear during an upshift loads the drive chain harder after the next shift. That sudden strain can pull the rear axle out of position and damage the left-side drive chain adjuster, the part that locks in the axle setting. Once the adjuster is damaged, the rear wheel and chain are no longer held in their intended alignment.
There is no warning sign before failure. A rider should not count on a sound, warning light, or change in shifting feel to appear before the axle moves or the adjuster is damaged.
Who's affected?
Spans GSX-R750 and GSX-R1000 motorcycles across the 2009-2014 model years, all tied to the manual transmission.
| 2012 Suzuki GSX-R750 | manual transmission |
|---|---|
| 2011 Suzuki GSX-R750 | manual transmission |
| 2009 Suzuki GSX-R1000 | manual transmission |
| 2013 Suzuki GSX-R750 | manual transmission |
| 2014 Suzuki GSX-R750 | manual transmission |
| 2012 Suzuki GSX-R1000 | manual transmission |
| 2013 Suzuki GSX-R1000 | manual transmission |
| 2011 Suzuki GSX-R1000 | manual transmission |
| 2010 Suzuki GSX-R1000 | manual transmission |
| 2014 Suzuki GSX-R1000 | manual transmission |
| Units affected | 23,073 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorcycle is included.
What's the safety risk?
A damaged drive chain adjuster can let the drive chain come off, cutting power to the rear wheel and increasing the risk of a crash. Schedule the recall repair soon and avoid hard acceleration until the motorcycle is checked. Repair will be free at any franchised Suzuki dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2011-2014 Suzuki GSX-R750 or 2009-2014 Suzuki GSX-R1000 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Suzuki dealer to ask whether the left-side chain-adjuster replacement is open for your motorcycle.
- Reference recall number 14V629 when you call, or Suzuki recall 2A40, 2A41, 2A42, or 2A43 if the dealer asks for Suzuki's number.
- Schedule the improved left-side chain-adjuster replacement that prevents axle movement after a missed upshift and protects the drive chain.
- Bring the recall notice if Suzuki mailed one to you, and ask the dealer to confirm the repair is free before work begins.
What happens at the repair
Suzuki has identified the dealer fix for this recall. A Suzuki technician will replace the left-side chain adjuster with an improved part. That part helps hold the rear axle position after the drive chain is stressed during a missed upshift and the next shift. The final dealer repair will be free once available, with replacement parts and labor covered under the recall.
Timeline
| October 7, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 17, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V629?
Recall 14V629 covers 23,073 Suzuki GSX-R750 and GSX-R1000 motorcycles with a left-side drive chain adjuster defect. After a missed upshift, strain on the drive chain can move the rear axle and damage the adjuster. Suzuki dealers replace the adjuster with an improved part.
What should I do if my 2009-2014 Suzuki GSX-R750 or GSX-R1000 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your motorcycle is included in recall 14V629. If it is, contact a franchised Suzuki dealer and ask for the left-side chain adjuster replacement. Reference recall 14V629 or Suzuki recall numbers 2A40, 2A41, 2A42, and 2A43 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall repair at no cost, and Suzuki's remedy directs dealers to replace the left-side chain adjuster with an improved part. Parts and labor are covered at a franchised Suzuki dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is loss of power to the rear wheel if the drive chain comes off. That condition increases the risk of a crash. The repair path is direct: confirm the VIN, then have a Suzuki dealer replace the left-side chain adjuster.
What if I bought my Suzuki motorcycle used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the motorcycle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your GSX-R750 or GSX-R1000 is included, then call a Suzuki dealer with recall 14V629.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V629000 |
|---|---|
| Suzuki customer service | 1-714-572-1490 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V629 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V629000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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