SUZUKI TL1000SV 1997: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 97V093000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SUZUKI | TL1000SV | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1997-06-06 | 1997-06-11 | 1997-06-17 |
Manufacturers Involved: Suzuki Motor USA, LLC
Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2935
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. FRONT WHEEL MOVEMENT AND RAPID SIDE-TO-SIDE HANDLEBAR MOVEMENT CAN OCCUR WHEN THE FRONT WHEEL IS LIGHTLY LOADED AND HITS A BUMP.
THIS MOVEMENT CAN REDUCE THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO CONTROL THE MOTORCYCLE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A STEERING DAMPER KIT ON THESE VEHICLES WHICH IS DESIGNED TO REDUCE FRONT WHEEL OSCILLATION AND ELIMINATE SIDE-TO-SIDE HANDLEBAR MOVEMENT.
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 9, 1997.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES 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 1-800-255-2550.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
