SUZUKI KATANA 1998: STRUCTURE:BODY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V087000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SUZUKI | KATANA | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1998-04-30 | 1998-04-29 | 1998-04-30 |
Production Dates: 1997-12-01 - 1998-03-30
Manufacturers Involved: Suzuki Motor USA, LLC
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4103
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE BRACKET PORTION OF THE PASSENGER GRAB RAIL CAN BREAK.
THIS COULD CAUSE THE PASSENGER TO LOSE THEIR BALANCE AND FALL FROM THE MOTORCYCLE, OR COULD DISTURB THE RIDER'S ABILITY TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER GRAB RAIL WITH A NEW, STRONGER GRAB RAIL.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 310, 1998. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR MOTORCYCLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-714-996-7040, EXT. 380.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
