Vehicle recall 97V093000 · June 11, 1997

1997 Suzuki TL1000SV

Vehicle description: motorcycles.

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

Summary: Vehicle description: motorcycles. Front wheel movement and rapid side-to-side handlebar movement can occur when the front wheel is lightly loaded and hits a bump.
Consequence: This movement can reduce the driver's ability to control the motorcycle resulting in a loss of control and a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a steering damper kit on these vehicles which is designed to reduce front wheel oscillation and eliminate side-to-side handlebar movement.
Notes: Owner notification:owner notification began June 9, 1997.OWNERS who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Suzuki at 1-800-255-2550.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 97V093000
Reported to NHTSA: June 11, 1997
Filed by: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
Owner notification: June 6, 1997
Vehicles potentially affected: 2,935
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 97V093000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Suzuki TL1000SV (1997): 1997

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