Axle assembly: axle shaftRecall 85V-079 · 1986 Suzuki GV1400
AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. recall 85V-079 covers 2,757 1986 Suzuki GV1400 for a axle assembly: axle shaft problem, reported to NHTSA on June 13, 1985.
Source: NHTSA recall 85V079000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
REAR WHEEL BEARING MAY FAIL DUE TO INSUFFICIENT APPLICATION OF GREASE TO REAR WHEEL NEEDLE BEARING. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: WHEEL BEARING SEIZURE COULD CAUSE THE REAR WHEEL TO LOCK UP RESULTING IN INTERFERENCE WITH OPERATOR CONTROL, AND MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
APPLY A SUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF GREASE AND/OR REPLACE RELATED PARTS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.
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.