Does the 1979 Suzuki GS850 have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: power train. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1979 Suzuki GS850 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Suzuki dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1979 Suzuki GS850?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1979 Suzuki GS850 recalls

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

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1979 Suzuki GS850. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Suzuki been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Suzuki dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1979 Suzuki GS850 recalls, newest first

October 10, 1979NHTSA 79V2250009,524 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Driveline

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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1979 Suzuki GS850 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Suzuki GS850 years

Questions

Does the 1979 Suzuki GS850 have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: power train. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1979 Suzuki GS850 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Suzuki dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1979 Suzuki GS850?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.