Vehicle recall 00V319000 · October 11, 2000

1999-2000 Suzuki GSX1300R

Vehicle description: on certain motorcycles, the spring in the cam chain tension adjuster can break.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 00V319000
Reported to NHTSA: October 11, 2000
Filed by: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
Owner notification: November 3, 2000
Vehicles potentially affected: 8,511
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Engine and engine cooling › Engine

Recall 00V319000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Suzuki GSX1300R (1999-2000): 2000, 1999

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