Make : SUZUKI | Model : GRAND VITARA | Year : 1999 |
Build Dates : 19980601 - 20000607 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 01V146000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20010604 | Date Received by ODI: 20010427 | Date Added to Database: 20010515 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | ||
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Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 59888 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. UNDER TEMPERATURES BELOW -25 DEGREES, MOISTURE CAN FREEZE IN THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR. FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE COULD INCREASE AT THE TIME OF ENGINE START UP, CAUSING FUEL LOSS AT THE FUEL PIPE/FUEL HOSE CONNECTION. |
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Consequence:
FUEL LOSS IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED INTAKE MANIFOLD VACUUM UNION AND A NEW FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 4, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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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). |