1999 SUZUKI VITARA Recalls (5)
- Campaign:
- 98V324002 on 02/10/1999
- Component:
- Steering:wheel and handle bar
- Manufactured:
- 10/31/1998 - 12/14/1998
- Affected:
- 38
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. the coupling that connects the steering column shaft to the intermediate steering shaft is cracked. this could allow the steering shafts to separate.
- Consequence:
- If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion, a loss of steering control could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the steering shaft coupling.
- Notes:
- All vehicles have been repaired at the port of entry into the united states.no owner notification is necessary.
- Campaign:
- 99V154000 on 06/29/1999
- Component:
- Equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Affected:
- 1,273
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: 2-door passenger vehicles. during port installation of rear stereo speakers, the vehicles wiring harness could have been pinched between the rear stereo speaker and speaker retaining plate.
- Consequence:
- An electrical short could occur due to the pinched wires.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect the position/condition of the rear wiring harness and repair the wiring harness, if necessary.
- Notes:
- Owner notification began july 6, 1999.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. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 99V155000 on 06/29/1999
- Component:
- Seat belts:front:anchorage
- Affected:
- 1,273
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- Dealers will retorque both of the front seat belt lower anchor bolts to specification.
- Notes:
- Owner notification began july 6, 1999.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. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 99V273002 on 10/25/1999
- Component:
- Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
- Manufactured:
- 08/31/1998 - 06/29/1999
- Affected:
- 8,408
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. some of these vehicles have an inoperative brake lamp-actuating switch. if the brake lamp-actuating switch does not function properly when the brake pedal is depressed, the brake lights may be inoperative. on vehicles equipped with automatic transaxle, a failure in the brake lamp-actuating switch may also prevent shifting out of park. this does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
- Consequence:
- If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion and another vehicle was following closely, a vehicle crash could occur.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch assembly.
- Notes:
- Owner notification is expected to begin during november 1999. 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. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 09E012000 on 04/06/2009
- Component:
- Exterior lighting
- Affected:
- 16,270
- Defect:
- Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
- Consequence:
- Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
- Correction:
- Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on may 11, 2009. owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
- Notes:
- This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by sabersport.the list can be found under "document search" located at the bottom of your screen.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
1999 SUZUKI VITARA TSBs (11)
- Bulletin:
- 060103099
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Engine may exhibit a crank but no-start condition in cold weater conditions. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 060103099
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Certain vehicles equipped with the 2.0l engine may exhibit a crank but no-start condition in 5 degrees f or colder weather conditions. *tt
- Bulletin:
- SW07
- Component:
- 111000 electrical system:battery
- Summary:
- This bulletin contains the revised claims submission procedures for replacement batteries under warranty. *tt
- Bulletin:
- TS070110230
- Component:
- 105500 power train:driveline:differential unit
- Summary:
- A condition may exist on certain models where the front differential housing may leak fluid from the right side oil seal. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0903143
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Oil level reads at low mark on oil level dip stick. 1999 - 2003 vitara/grand vitara/xl-7. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0503143
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Diagnostic trouble code, b1026 flow table. service manual udpate correction. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 1201074
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Service manual update for resealing front timing chain cover. *mr
- Bulletin:
- 0404145
- Component:
- 062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
- Summary:
- Correct coolant usage. *eh
- Bulletin:
- 1405175
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Modification of main bearing oil clearance and the bearing selection procedure. 1999-2005 suzuki vitara sq420/sq625l, grand vitara sq625w, and xl-7 ja627 *sc
- Bulletin:
- 1410285R
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Modification of main bearing oil clearance and the bearing selection procedure. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 0605227
- Component:
- 105500 power train:driveline:differential unit
- Summary:
- Front differential oil seal replacement. *kb
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