1978 SUZUKI 1000 Recall

Campaign:

78V040000 on 10/11/1979

Component:

Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Manufactured:

11/30/1977 - 12/31/1977

Affected:

3,350

Defect:

There is a possibility that the battery set plate (mounting bracket) may physically contact the rear brake master cylinder remote reservoir hose. prolonged usage could result in hose wear and brake fluid leakage.

Correction:

The dealer will install a rubber buffer on the battery set plate to eliminate the possibility of hose wear.

Notes:

Vehicle description: motorcycles.system: service brakes; rear brake master cylinder reservoir hose.consequences of defect: brake fluid leakage could result in loss ofapproximately 30 percent of total braking effect and could lead to a vehicleaccident.note: a warning sign that hose wear with resultant brake fluid leakage may haveoccurred is a sponginess in the feel of the rear brake pedal.

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