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1980 Suzuki Gs850

Component

Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Linkage

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

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


1980 Suzuki Gs850

Component

Power Train:Driveline

Consequence of Defect

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, cosmetic damage to the wheel and gear case, and possible rear wheel lock-up at low speed.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the dealer will replace the drive joint assembly with a modified assembly, at no cost to owner.


1979 Suzuki Gs850

Component

Power Train:Driveline

Consequence of Defect

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, cosmetic damage to the wheel and gear case, and possible rear wheel lock-up at low speed.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the dealer will replace the drive joint assembly with a modified assembly, at no cost to owner.