AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1994-02-15.
Recall campaignNHTSA 94V036000
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Component
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Manufacturer
AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
Vehicles affected
9,965
Reported to NHTSA
1994-02-15
Owners notified
1994-02-24
Defect description
CRACKS DEVELOP ON HANDLEBARS BETWEEN THE HANDLEBAR STAYS (HANDLEBAR MOUNTING BRACKETS) DUE TO THE SOFTNESS OF THE CUSHION SHOCK ABSORBERS OF THE HANDLEBAR STAYS.
Safety risk
THE CRACKS MAY CAUSE LOOSENESS OF THE HANDLEBAR WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Manufacturer remedy
SUZUKI DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HANDLEBAR STAY CUSHION RUBBERS AND THE HANDLEBAR OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING; WHEEL; HANDLEBAR.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES; VS800 GL.NOTE: IF YOUR MOTORCYCLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT SUZUKI SERVICE CENTER AT 1-714-996-7040. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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.