Recall 98V-087
AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. recalled the 1998 Suzuki GSX600FW and 2 other models: Structure (body).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 98V-087
- Reported
- April 29, 1998
- Vehicles affected
- 4,103 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: motorcycles. The bracket portion of the passenger grab rail can break.
The risk
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.
The fix
Dealers will replace the passenger grab rail with a new, stronger grab rail.
Notes from the manufacturer
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-[removed], ext. 380.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Suzuki GSX600FW 1998
- Suzuki GSX750FW 1998
- Suzuki Katana 1998