Suzuki recalls GSX-R750s and GSX-R1000s

Suzuki has recalled certain year model GSX-R750s and GSX-R1000s due to a faulty chain adjuster which could allow the rear axle to move causing the chain to fall off.

Recalled bikes include certain 2011-2014 GSX-R750s and 2009-2014 GSX-R1000s affecting 23,000 bikes in the US and 3,752 bikes in the UK.

“If a gear is missed while upshifting, the strain applied to the drive chain after the next shift may cause the rear axle to move, damaging the left-side drive chain adjuster. If the drive chain adjuster gets damaged, the drive chain may come off causing loss of power to the rear wheel, and increasing risk of a crash,” a statement from Suzuki said.

The recall is expected to begin immediately and Suzuki will be contacting owners and offering to replace the faulty component with an “improved part” free of charge.