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Motorcycle Suzuki “GSX-R1000/R” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0347/18
Summary
If an excessive load is applied to the powertrain while changing gears, the drive chain could come off or break. This would result in the motorcycle suddenly losing power.
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Product
Motorcycle — Suzuki
- Brand
- Suzuki
- Name / model
- GSX-R1000/R
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Motorcycle
- Production dates: The recall affects model year 2017 – 2018 motorcycles, produced from 02/02/2017 to 01/12/2017.
What is the risk?
- If an excessive load is applied to the powertrain while changing gears, the drive chain could come off or break. This would result in the motorcycle suddenly losing power.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 06/02/2018
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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