Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 85V078000

Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch

AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1985-06-13.

Recall campaignNHTSA 85V078000

Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch

Component
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch
Manufacturer
AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
Vehicles affected
2,757
Reported to NHTSA
1985-06-13
Owners notified
1985-06-10

Defect description

THE HEADLAMP SWITCH MAY FAIL DURING OPERATION WITHOUT WARNING DUE TO DISLOCATION OF THE CIRCUITRY CONTACT PIECE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A SUDDEN LOSS OF HEADLIGHT ILLUMINATION AT NIGHT COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL AN "L" SHAPED SUPPORT PIECE INTO THE SWITCH BOX TO PREVENT THE DIMMER SWITCH CONTACT PIECE FROM DISLOCATING.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. SYSTEM: SWITCH, HEADLAMP.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
SUZUKI GV1400GD1986
SUZUKI GV1400GT1986

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.