| Make : SUZUKI | Model : VITARA | Year : 1999 |
| Build Dates : - 19990607 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V155000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19990706 | Date Received by ODI: 19990628 | Date Added to Database: 19990630 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: SE | ||
| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 1273 | ||
|
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 2-DOOR PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING PORT INSTALLATION OF REAR STEREO SPEAKERS, THE FRONT SEAT BELT LOWER ANCHOR BOLTS WERE REMOVED TO FACILITATE THE REAR SPEAKER INSTALLATION AND MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TORQUED TO SPECIFICATION AFTER INSTALLATION OF THE SPEAKERS. |
||
|
Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT BELTS MAY NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN AN OCCUPANT INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY. |
||
|
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL RETORQUE BOTH OF THE FRONT SEAT BELT LOWER ANCHOR BOLTS TO SPECIFICATION. |
||
| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
|
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
||