NHTSA Recall 94V036000
Filed by Suzuki Motor USA, LLC. Component: Steering. Reported 1994-02-15. An estimated 9,965 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
CRACKS DEVELOP ON HANDLEBARS BETWEEN THE HANDLEBAR STAYS (HANDLEBAR MOUNTING BRACKETS) DUE TO THE SOFTNESS OF THE CUSHION SHOCK ABSORBERS OF THE HANDLEBAR STAYS.
Risk
THE CRACKS MAY CAUSE LOOSENESS OF THE HANDLEBAR WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
What the manufacturer will do
SUZUKI DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HANDLEBAR STAY CUSHION RUBBERS AND THE HANDLEBAR OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING; WHEEL; HANDLEBAR.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES; VS800 GL.NOTE: IF YOUR MOTORCYCLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT SUZUKI SERVICE CENTER AT 1-714-996-7040. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.