How many recalls does the 1980 Suzuki Lj81 have?

The 1980 Suzuki Lj81 has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1980 Suzuki Lj81 has an open recall?

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1980 Suzuki Lj81 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1980 Suzuki Lj81 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 5,302 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SEAT BELTS 88V181000 1988-11-18 4,546 affected

Defect

SEAT BELT LATCH STALK (COATED WIRE CABLE BETWEEN THE SEAT BELT LATCH AND VEHICLE FLOOR ON THE INBOARD SIDE OF THE FRONT SEATS) CAN BECOME DAMAGED AND COULD BREAK AFTER EXTENSIVE BENDING.

Consequence

BREAKAGE OF THE LATCH STALK WOULD PREVENT THE SEAT BELTFROM RESTRAINING THE OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH.

Remedy

INSTALL REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 80V047000 1980-04-15 756 affected

Defect

DUE TO A DEFECT IN A PRESS DIE USED IN MANUFACTURING, A CRACK MAY DEVELOP IN THE V-SHAPED PORTION OF THE ALTERNATOR PULLEYS INSTALLED ON SOME VEHICLES. EVENTUALLY, THE PULLEY MAY BREAK AND THE ALTERNATOR WILL NO LONGER RECHARGE THE BATTERY.

Remedy

DEALER WILL INSTALL A NEW ALTERNATOR PULLEY WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1980 Suzuki Lj81 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.