Defect Description For Recall
There Is A Possibility That One Or More Bolts Which Transmit The Power From The Final Drive Gear Case To The Rear Wheel Could Break If The Retaining Nuts Should Loosen And The Motorcycle Is Subjected To Severe Usage. Should This Happen, The Broken Portion Of The Bolt Could Lodge Between The Final Drive Gear Case And The Rear Wheel, Causing Abnormal Noise, Cosmetic Damage To The Wheel And Gear Case, And Possible Rear Wheel Lock-Up At Low Speed.
Make Of Vehicle
SUZUKI
Model Of Vehicle
GS850
Year
1979
Recall Campaign Number
79V225000
Component Description
Power Train:Driveline
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
The Dealer Will Replace The Drive Joint Assembly With A Modified Assembly, At No Cost To Owner.
Vehicle Manufacturer
American Suzuki Motor Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19781001
End Of Manufacture
19790801
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
9524
Date Owners Notified
19791010
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
19791010