Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1104760 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | June 10, 1997 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Suzuki |
| Component | Steering Handlebar |
| Production period | January 21, 1997 — April 30, 1997 |
| Vehicles affected | 1,120 units |
Defect
When driving over rough or uneven road surfaces, excessive impact is transmitted from the road surface to the steering handlebar. In the worst case, the rider may lose steering control and fall.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, install a damper (vibration-absorbing device) on the handlebar.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 1 type code(s). A vehicle is affected if its chassis number falls within one of the ranges below.
| Type code (型式) | Model | Chassis ranges |
|---|---|---|
| VT51A | ＴＬ１０００Ｓ | VT51A-100025 — VT51A-101144 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
凹凸路面等を走行した場合に、路面からかじ取りハンドルに伝わる衝撃が過大であるため 、最悪の場合、ハンドルを取られて転倒するおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、ハンドルにダンパ（振動等を減衰する装置）を取り付ける。
Source & verification
This entry reproduces public data from Japan's MLIT recall registry. English text is jdmvin.com's own translation; always verify against the official source:
https://renrakuda.mlit.go.jp/renrakuda/ris-detail-car.html?class=recalldatacar&id=3000069
Check your own vehicle: to see whether this filing affects a specific chassis
number — and find every other recall for it — use the
chassis lookup on the home page.