| Make : SUZUKI | Model : GS850 | Year : 1980 |
| Build Dates : 19790801 - 19790801 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V238000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19791023 | Date Received by ODI: 19791029 | Date Added to Database: 19791213 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | ||
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| Component: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/LINKAGE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 2033 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
IF THE CLUTCH CABLE WAS FORCEFULLY PULLED OR PUSHED UPON DURING THE CRATING PROCESS AT THE FACTORY, THE CLUTCH CABLE MAY HAVE BECOME DISLODGED FROM ITS CABLE RETAINER. IT MAY CONTACT THE CARBURETOR THROTTLE SHAFT CONNECTOR AND PREVENT THE THROTTLE PLATES FROM RETURNING TO IDLE. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL CLUTCH CABLE RETAINER TO PREVENT DISLODGEMENT AT NO COST TO OWNER. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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