The problem
Vehicle description: motorcycles. The cam chain tension adjuster does not provide consistent tension to the cam chain in the engine causing abnormal engine sounds.
The risk
This could lead to cam chain breakage or over severe engine damage. It could also cause sudden engine failure.
The fix
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.
Contacts
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).
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Suzuki dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 99V132000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.