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NHTSARecalled Jun 11, 1997 · #97V093000

SUZUKI/MOTORCYCLES/WHEEL OSCILLATION

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
SUZUKI/MOTORCYCLES/WHEEL OSCILLATION
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Suzuki Motor USA, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice