Headlights: high/low beam dimmer switchRecall 85V-078 · Suzuki vehicles
AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. recall 85V-078 covers 2,757 Suzuki vehicles for a headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch problem, reported to NHTSA on June 13, 1985.
Source: NHTSA recall 85V078000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE HEADLAMP SWITCH MAY FAIL DURING OPERATION WITHOUT WARNING DUE TO DISLOCATION OF THE CIRCUITRY CONTACT PIECE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A SUDDEN LOSS OF HEADLIGHT ILLUMINATION AT NIGHT COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
INSTALL AN "L" SHAPED SUPPORT PIECE INTO THE SWITCH BOX TO PREVENT THE DIMMER SWITCH CONTACT PIECE FROM DISLOCATING.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. SYSTEM: SWITCH, HEADLAMP.
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 January 1, 1985 to May 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.