Vehicle recall 85V078000 · June 13, 1985
Suzuki GV1400GD and GV1400GT
The headlamp switch may fail during operation without warning due to dislocation of the circuitry contact piece.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Remedy
- Install an "l" shaped support piece into the switch box to prevent the dimmer switch contact piece from dislocating.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: motorcycles. System: switch, headlamp.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 85V078000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 13, 1985
- Filed by
- AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
- Owner notification
- June 10, 1985
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,757
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Headlights › High/low beam dimmer switch
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Suzuki GV1400GD (1986): 1986
- Suzuki GV1400GT (1986): 1986
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