EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Motorcycle Suzuki “GSX” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1709/14
Summary
null During up-shifting gearbox operation, excessive torque is transferred to the drive sprocket, rear axle and drive chain adjuster. Due to this force and insufficient strength, the chain adjuster can be deformed, which in the worst case may lead to the drive chain coming off from the sprockets and in consequence to an accident.
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Product
Motorcycle — Suzuki
- Brand
- Suzuki
- Name / model
- GSX · GSX-R750/Z L1-L4, GSX-R1000/Z K9-L4
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Motorcycle
- Production dates: Unknown
What is the risk?
- null During up-shifting gearbox operation, excessive torque is transferred to the drive sprocket, rear axle and drive chain adjuster. Due to this force and insufficient strength, the chain adjuster can be deformed, which in the worst case may lead to the drive chain coming off from the sprockets and in consequence to an accident.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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