Vehicle recall 79V225000 · October 10, 1979
1979-1980 Suzuki GS850
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Remedy
- The dealer will replace the drive joint assembly with a modified assembly, at no cost to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: motorcycles.system: power train; driveline.consequences of defect: rear wheel lock-up can cause loss of vehicle controland a vehicle accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 79V225000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 10, 1979
- Filed by
- AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
- Owner notification
- October 10, 1979
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 9,524
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Driveline
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Suzuki GS850 (1979-1980): 1980, 1979
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