Suzuki GSX-R1000 (2018) Recall: Drive Chain Break Risk
Suzuki recalls 2017-2018 GSX-R1000 models due to potential drive chain breakage causing power loss and crash risk. Free replacement of engine control module and drive chain.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the drive chain breaks, the motorcycle will lose power, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Suzuki is recalling certain 2017-2018 GSX-R1000 motorcycles because a faulty shift mechanism can cause the drive chain to break, leading to power loss and increased crash risk. Owners must have the engine control module and drive chain replaced at no cost to prevent this hazard. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225344-suzuki-gsx-r1000-2018-recall-drive-chain-break-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225344-suzuki-gsx-r1000-2018-recall-drive-chain-break-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V064000
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“Suzuki GSX-R1000 (2018) Recall: Drive Chain Break Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225344-suzuki-gsx-r1000-2018-recall-drive-chain-break-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V064000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V064000).
Why it’s dangerous
When shifting from first to second gear without engaging second gear first, the motorcycle may enter a neutral condition. If the rider then shifts into second gear without disengaging the clutch, the drive chain can stretch or break, causing power loss and increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017-2018 Suzuki GSX-R1000, GSX-R1000A, GSX-R1000RA, and GSX-R1000RZA motorcycles are affected. Riders who frequently shift between first and second gear without proper clutch engagement are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your motorcycle has a Suzuki GSX-R1000 model from 2017-2018. The recall covers specific model variants: GSX-R1000, GSX-R1000A, GSX-R1000RA, and GSX-R1000RZA. The recall number range is 2A76 to 2A81.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Suzuki Customer Service
Call 1-714-572-1490 to schedule a free replacement of the engine control module and drive chain.
Get Engine Replacement
Dealers will inspect and replace the drive chain and sprockets as needed during the recall process.
What NHTSA says to do
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Engine Control Module (ECM), and inspect and replace the drive chain and sprockets, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2018. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-714-572-1490. Suzuki's numbers for this recall are 2A76 to 2A81.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 3 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V064000 (January 22, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.