Safety Recall NHTSA · 87V072000 Reported May 18, 1987

Brakes:mechanical service:other

Q: What is recall 87V072000?

NHTSA recall 87V072000 was issued by Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc on May 18, 1987. It addresses: Brakes:mechanical service:other. The recall affects approximately 4,356 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc · N/A · 4,356 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

87V072000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

4,356

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

May 18, 1987

Defect Summary

Rear brake may fail as a result of motorcycle ever having been dropped onto its right side or having received an impact to the right side of the foot peg bracket.

Safety Consequence

Brake pads/rotor would remain partially closed and wearexcessively; also, control difficulties could result in an accident.

Corrective Action

Replace rear brake lever and install a support bracket for the rear brake pedal system.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 87V072000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 87V072000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 87V072000?

NHTSA recall 87V072000 was issued by Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc on May 18, 1987. It addresses: Brakes:mechanical service:other. The recall affects approximately 4,356 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 87V072000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.