Suzuki Motor USA, LLC: Safety Recalls in 1998

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by Suzuki Motor USA, LLC in 1998. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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November 9, 1998

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

SUZUKI/FUEL PUMP HOSE

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE HOSE CONNECTING THE FUEL PUMP TO THE FUEL FILER CAN COME OFF CAUSING A LCAK OF FUEL PRESSURE OT THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. THIS CAN PREVENT THE MOTORCYCLE FROM STARTING OR CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL.

NHTSA ID: 98V287000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 6,087

Consequence Summary:

ENGINE STALLING WHILE RIDING COULD DISTURB THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO CONTROL THE MOTORCYCLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ORIGINAL RUBBER FUEL HOSE WITH A COMBINATION METAL AND RUBBER FUEL PIPE SET WHICH WILL ELIMINATE THE POSSIBILITY OF A FUEL HOSE DISCONNECTING FROM THE FUEL PUMP.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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October 6, 1998

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

SUZUKI/SHIFT LEVER

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE. THE SHIFT LEVER APPEARS TO BE IN "PARK," BUT CAN EASILY BE MOVED FROM THE "PARK" POSITION WITHOUT THE USE OF THE KEY, TRANSAXLE LEVER DETENT BUTTON, OR DEPRESSING THE BRAKE.

NHTSA ID: 98V225002

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 1,198

Consequence Summary:

IF THE SHIFT LEVER WERE TO COME OUT OF "PARK" WHILE THE VEHICLE IS PARKED ON A NON-LEVEL SURFACE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SHIFTER ASSEMBLY. UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS SERVICED, OWNERS ARE ADVISED WHEN SHIFTING TO "PARK," ALWAYS APPLY THE PARK BRAKE BEFORE RELEASING THE SERVICE BRAKE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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June 24, 1998

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

SUZUKI/FUEL GASKET

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE GASKET BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK AND THE FUEL PUMP MOUNTING PLATE CAN LOSE ITS ABILITY TO PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL, ALLOWING FUEL TO DRIP FROM THE GASKET.

NHTSA ID: 98V133000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 17,007

Consequence Summary:

IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, FUEL LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED FUEL PUMP GASKET ON THESE MOTORCYCLES.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 29, 1998

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

SUZUKI/PASSENGER GRAB RAIL

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE BRACKET PORTION OF THE PASSENGER GRAB RAIL CAN BREAK.

NHTSA ID: 98V087000

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 4,103

Consequence Summary:

THIS COULD CAUSE THE PASSENGER TO LOSE THEIR BALANCE AND FALL FROM THE MOTORCYCLE, OR COULD DISTURB THE RIDER'S ABILITY TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER GRAB RAIL WITH A NEW, STRONGER GRAB RAIL.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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