1980 SUZUKI GS850 Recalls (2)

Campaign:

79V238000 on 12/12/1979

Component:

Power train:clutch assembly:pedal/linkage

Manufactured:

07/31/1979 - 07/31/1979

Affected:

2,033

Defect:

If the clutch cable was forcefully pulled or pushed upon during the crating process at the factory, the clutch cable may have become dislodged from its cable retainer. it may contact the carburetor throttle shaft connector and prevent the throttle plates from returning to idle.

Correction:

Dealer will install an additional clutch cable retainer to prevent dislodgement at no cost to owner.

Notes:

Vehicle description: motorcycles.system: power train; clutch assembly, linkage.consequences of defect: as a result, vehicle may not decelerate properly whenaccelerator pedal is released. this could cause a loss of vehicle control andan accident.note: if failure occurs, operator should activate the emergency "engine off"switch, and disengage the clutch, apply the brakes, and turn the ignition keyoff.

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Campaign:

79V225000 on 12/12/1979

Component:

Power train:driveline

Manufactured:

09/30/1978 - 07/31/1979

Affected:

9,524

Defect:

There is a possibility that one or more bolts which transmit the power from the final drive gear case to the rear wheel could break if the retaining nuts should loosen and the motorcycle is subjected to severe usage. should this happen, the broken portion of the bolt could lodge between the final drive gear case and the rear wheel, causing abnormal noise, cosmetic damage to the wheel and gear case, and possible rear wheel lock-up at low speed.

Correction:

The dealer will replace the drive joint assembly with a modified assembly, at no cost to owner.

Notes:

Vehicle description: motorcycles.system: power train; driveline.consequences of defect: rear wheel lock-up can cause loss of vehicle controland a vehicle accident.

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