Recalls › 78V040000

NHTSA recall 78V040000

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Suzuki 1000

Reported Feb 22, 19783,350 vehicles affectedAMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.Built Dec 1, 1977 – Jan 1, 1978

The 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.

The remedy

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

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Vehicles in this recall

Suzuki 1000
1978

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.