Vehicle recall 79V238000 · October 29, 1979

1980 Suzuki GS850

If the clutch cable was forcefully pulled or pushed upon during the crating process at the factory, the clutch cable may have become dislodged from its cable retainer.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: If the clutch cable was forcefully pulled or pushed upon during the crating process at the factory, the clutch cable may have become dislodged from its cable retainer. It may contact the carburetor throttle shaft connector and prevent the throttle plates from returning to idle.
Remedy: Dealer will install an additional clutch cable retainer to prevent dislodgement at no cost to owner.
Notes: Vehicle description: motorcycles.system: power train; clutch assembly, linkage.consequences of defect: as a result, vehicle may not decelerate properly whenaccelerator pedal is released. This could cause a loss of vehicle control andan accident.note: if failure occurs, operator should activate the emergency "engine off"switch, and disengage the clutch, apply the brakes, and turn the ignition keyoff.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 79V238000
Reported to NHTSA: October 29, 1979
Filed by: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
Owner notification: October 23, 1979
Vehicles potentially affected: 2,033
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Power train › Clutch assembly › Pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)

Recall 79V238000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Suzuki GS850 (1980): 1980

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