Vehicle recall 87V072000 · May 18, 1987

Suzuki VS1400 GLF and VS1400GLP

Rear brake may fail as a result of motorcycle ever having been dropped onto its right side or having received an impact to the right side of the foot peg bracket.

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

Summary: Rear brake may fail as a result of motorcycle ever having been dropped onto its right side or having received an impact to the right side of the foot peg bracket.
Consequence: Brake pads/rotor would remain partially closed and wearexcessively; also, control difficulties could result in an accident.
Remedy: Replace rear brake lever and install a support bracket for the rear brake pedal system.
Notes: System: rear brakes.vehicle description: motorcycles.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 87V072000
Reported to NHTSA: May 18, 1987
Filed by: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
Owner notification: May 15, 1987
Vehicles potentially affected: 4,356
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, hydraulic

Recall 87V072000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Suzuki VS1400 GLF (1987): 1987
Suzuki VS1400GLP (1987): 1987

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