1978 SUZUKI GS1000EC Recall

Campaign:

78V087000 on 10/11/1979

Component:

Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap

Manufactured:

11/30/1977 - 02/28/1978

Affected:

7,450

Defect:

The fuel tank cap vent system could fail to vent properly. if the vent hole in the cap becomes blocked during vehicle operation, a vacuum "lock" condition could result.

Correction:

Dealer will replace the rubber restrictor piece with a new plastic restriction piece and other associated components, without charge to owner.

Notes:

Vehicle description: motorcycles.system: fuel; tank/cap.consequences of defect: these conditions would lead to unpredictable enginestalling and decreased engine performance. engine stalling in heavy trafficcould lead to a vehicle accident.

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