Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 78V-040 · 1978 Suzuki 1000
AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. recall 78V-040 covers 3,350 1978 Suzuki 1000 for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on February 22, 1978.
Source: NHTSA recall 78V040000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE BATTERY SET PLATE (MOUNTING BRACKET) MAY PHYSICALLY CONTACT THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER REMOTE RESERVOIR HOSE. PROLONGED USAGE COULD RESULT IN HOSE WEAR AND BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A RUBBER BUFFER ON THE BATTERY SET PLATE TO ELIMINATE THE POSSIBILITY OF HOSE WEAR.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR HOSE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OFAPPROXIMATELY 30 PERCENT OF TOTAL BRAKING EFFECT AND COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLEACCIDENT.NOTE: A WARNING SIGN THAT HOSE WEAR WITH RESULTANT BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE MAY HAVEOCCURRED IS A SPONGINESS IN THE FEEL OF THE REAR BRAKE PEDAL.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 1, 1977 to January 1, 1978. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.