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NHTSA recall 79V238000

Power train › Clutch assembly › Pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)

Suzuki GS850

Reported Oct 29, 19792,033 vehicles affectedAMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.Built Aug 1, 1979 – Aug 1, 1979

The 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.

The remedy

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

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Vehicles in this recall

Suzuki GS850
1980

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.