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Suzuki GSX600FW Recall 98V087: Structure:Body

NHTSA campaign 98V087, reported April 29, 1998, 4,103 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 98V087AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY
Problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE BRACKET PORTION OF THE PASSENGER GRAB RAIL CAN BREAK.
Risk
THIS COULD CAUSE THE PASSENGER TO LOSE THEIR BALANCE AND FALL FROM THE MOTORCYCLE, OR COULD DISTURB THE RIDER'S ABILITY TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER GRAB RAIL WITH A NEW, STRONGER GRAB RAIL.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 310, 1998. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR MOTORCYCLES 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 1-714-996-7040, EXT. 380.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Affected vehicles

Suzuki GSX600FW1998
Suzuki GSX750FW1998
Suzuki Katana1998