Make : SUZUKI | Model : VS1400GLP | Year : 1987 |
Build Dates : 19861001 - 19870301 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 87V072000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19870515 | Date Received by ODI: 19870518 | Date Added to Database: 19870609 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | ||
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Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 4356 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
REAR BRAKE MAY FAIL AS A RESULT OF MOTORCYCLE EVER HAVING BEEN DROPPED ONTO ITS RIGHT SIDE OR HAVING RECEIVED AN IMPACT TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FOOT PEG BRACKET. |
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Consequence:
BRAKE PADS/ROTOR WOULD REMAIN PARTIALLY CLOSED AND WEAREXCESSIVELY; ALSO, CONTROL DIFFICULTIES COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE REAR BRAKE LEVER AND INSTALL A SUPPORT BRACKET FOR THE REAR BRAKE PEDAL SYSTEM. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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