Recall 97V-093
AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. recalled the 1997 Suzuki TL1000SV: Steering (steering wheel/handle bar).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 97V-093
- Reported
- June 11, 1997
- Vehicles affected
- 2,935 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
This movement can reduce the driver's ability to control the motorcycle resulting in a loss of control and a vehicle crash.
The fix
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.
Notes from the manufacturer
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-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Suzuki TL1000SV 1997