Service brakes, hydraulicRecall 87V-072 · Suzuki vehicles

AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. recall 87V-072 covers 4,356 Suzuki vehicles for a service brakes, hydraulic problem, reported to NHTSA on May 18, 1987.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected4,3562 models

ReportedMay 18, 1987Owners notified May 15, 1987

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 87V072000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

The risk

BRAKE PADS/ROTOR WOULD REMAIN PARTIALLY CLOSED AND WEAREXCESSIVELY; ALSO, CONTROL DIFFICULTIES COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

What to do

The fix

REPLACE REAR BRAKE LEVER AND INSTALL A SUPPORT BRACKET FOR THE REAR BRAKE PEDAL SYSTEM.

SYSTEM: REAR BRAKES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Suzuki VS1400 GLF1987

Suzuki VS1400GLP1987

Built from October 1, 1986 to March 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.