NHTSA Recall 97V093000
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V093000; Date: Jun. 11, 1997
This movement can reduce the driver's ability to control the motorcycle resulting in a loss of control and a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Suzuki Tl1000sv
Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar
Manufactured by: American Suzuki Motor Corp.
Affected Units:: 2,935
Recall Summary:
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.
How to 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.
Recall Notes:
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 6, 1997
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