Suzuki Recall 85V078000: Exterior Lighting, Headlights, High/low Beam Dimmer Switch
NHTSA recall 85V078000 · announced June 13, 1985 · filed by American Suzuki Motor Corp. · 2,757 units affected
The problem
THE HEADLAMP SWITCH MAY FAIL DURING OPERATION WITHOUT WARNING DUE TO DISLOCATION OF THE CIRCUITRY CONTACT PIECE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A SUDDEN LOSS OF HEADLIGHT ILLUMINATION AT NIGHT COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
What to do
INSTALL AN "L" SHAPED SUPPORT PIECE INTO THE SWITCH BOX TO PREVENT THE DIMMER SWITCH CONTACT PIECE FROM DISLOCATING.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. SYSTEM: SWITCH, HEADLAMP.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.