Vehicle recall 78V040000 · February 22, 1978
1978 Suzuki 1000
There is a possibility that the battery set plate (mounting bracket) may physically contact the rear brake master cylinder remote reservoir hose.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- There is a possibility that the battery set plate (mounting bracket) may physically contact the rear brake master cylinder remote reservoir hose. Prolonged usage could result in hose wear and brake fluid leakage.
- Remedy
- The dealer will install a rubber buffer on the battery set plate to eliminate the possibility of hose wear.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: motorcycles.system: service brakes; rear brake master cylinder reservoir hose.consequences of defect: brake fluid leakage could result in loss ofapproximately 30 percent of total braking effect and could lead to a vehicleaccident.note: a warning sign that hose wear with resultant brake fluid leakage may haveoccurred is a sponginess in the feel of the rear brake pedal.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 78V040000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 22, 1978
- Filed by
- AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
- Owner notification
- April 10, 1978
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,350
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Suzuki 1000 (1978): 1978
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