Recalls › 78V087000

NHTSA recall 78V087000

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap

Suzuki GS1000C and 1 more

Reported Apr 20, 19787,450 vehicles affectedAMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.Built Dec 1, 1977 – Mar 1, 1978

The 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.

The remedy

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

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Vehicles in this recall

Suzuki GS1000C
1978
Suzuki GS1000EC
1978

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.