1979 Suzuki GS850
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1979 Suzuki GS850. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1979 Suzuki GS850. Newest first.
There IS a possibility that one or more bolts which transmit the power from the final drive gear case to the rear wheel could break if the retaining nuts should loosen and the motorcycle IS subjected to severe usage. Should this happen, the broken portion of the bolt could lodge between the final drive gear case and the rear wheel, causing abnormal noise…
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The dealer will replace the drive joint assembly with a modified assembly, at no cost to owner.
Every Suzuki GS850 model year
Bars are owner complaints, dots mark years with recalls. Select a year to open its report.