Make : SUZUKI | Model : KATANA | Year : 1998 |
Build Dates : 19971201 - 19980330 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V087000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19980430 | Date Received by ODI: 19980429 | Date Added to Database: 19980430 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | ||
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Component: STRUCTURE:BODY | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 4103 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE BRACKET PORTION OF THE PASSENGER GRAB RAIL CAN BREAK. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD CAUSE THE PASSENGER TO LOSE THEIR BALANCE AND FALL FROM THE MOTORCYCLE, OR COULD DISTURB THE RIDER'S ABILITY TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER GRAB RAIL WITH A NEW, STRONGER GRAB RAIL. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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