Suzuki Motor USA, LLC: Safety Recalls in 1978

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Suzuki Motor USA, LLC in 1978. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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April 20, 1978

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:CAP:FILLER

THE FUEL TANK CAP VENT SYSTEM COULD FAIL TO VENT PROPERLY. IF THE VENT HOLE IN THE CAP BECOMES BLOCKED DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, A VACUUM "LOCK" CONDITION COULD RESULT.

NHTSA ID: 78V087000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 7,450

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL REPLACE THE RUBBER RESTRICTOR PIECE WITH A NEW PLASTIC RESTRICTION PIECE AND OTHER ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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February 22, 1978

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:LINES:HOSE:NON-METALLIC

THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE BATTERY SET PLATE (MOUNTING BRACKET) MAY PHYSICALLY CONTACT THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER REMOTE RESERVOIR HOSE. PROLONGED USAGE COULD RESULT IN HOSE WEAR AND BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE.

NHTSA ID: 78V040000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 3,350

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A RUBBER BUFFER ON THE BATTERY SET PLATE TO ELIMINATE THE POSSIBILITY OF HOSE WEAR.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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