Recall 85V078000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH Defect in 1986-1986 SUZUKI GV1400GT
RECALL This recall affects up to 2,757 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 85V078000 |
| Manufacturer | AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. |
| Vehicles Affected | 2,757 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
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