Suzuki Motor USA, LLC: Safety Recalls in 1997

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Suzuki Motor USA, LLC in 1997. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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June 11, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

SUZUKI/MOTORCYCLES/WHEEL OSCILLATION

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. FRONT WHEEL MOVEMENT AND RAPID SIDE-TO-SIDE HANDLEBAR MOVEMENT CAN OCCUR WHEN THE FRONT WHEEL IS LIGHTLY LOADED AND HITS A BUMP.

NHTSA ID: 97V093000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 2,935

Consequence Summary:

THIS MOVEMENT CAN REDUCE THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO CONTROL THE MOTORCYCLE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A STEERING DAMPER KIT ON THESE VEHICLES WHICH IS DESIGNED TO REDUCE FRONT WHEEL OSCILLATION AND ELIMINATE SIDE-TO-SIDE HANDLEBAR MOVEMENT.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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