NHTSA Recall 00V319000: Engine (engine and engine cooling)
AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 8,511 vehicles. It affects 1999–2000 Suzuki GSX1300R.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V319000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE |
| Report received | October 11, 2000 |
| Owner notification | November 3, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
Severe engine damage could occur, causing sudden engine failure.
Remedy
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V319000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.