SUZUKI VS1400GLP 1987: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 87V072000

Make Model Year
SUZUKI VS1400GLP 1987
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1987-05-15 1987-05-18 1987-06-09

Production Dates: 1986-10-01 - 1987-03-01

Manufacturers Involved: Suzuki Motor USA, LLC

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4356

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

REAR BRAKE MAY FAIL AS A RESULT OF MOTORCYCLE EVER HAVING BEEN DROPPED ONTO ITS RIGHT SIDE OR HAVING RECEIVED AN IMPACT TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FOOT PEG BRACKET.

Consequence

BRAKE PADS/ROTOR WOULD REMAIN PARTIALLY CLOSED AND WEAREXCESSIVELY; ALSO, CONTROL DIFFICULTIES COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

REPLACE REAR BRAKE LEVER AND INSTALL A SUPPORT BRACKET FOR THE REAR BRAKE PEDAL SYSTEM.

Notes

SYSTEM: REAR BRAKES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.