NHTSA recall 87V072000
Service brakes, hydraulic
Suzuki VS1400 Glf and 1 more
Reported May 18, 19874,356 vehicles affectedAMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.Built Oct 1, 1986 – Mar 1, 1987
The defect
Rear brake may fail as a result of motorcycle ever having been dropped onto its right side or having received an impact to the right side of the foot peg bracket.
The risk
Brake pads/rotor would remain partially closed and wearexcessively; also, control difficulties could result in an accident.
The remedy
Replace rear brake lever and install a support bracket for the rear brake pedal system.