2001 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA Recalls (6)

Campaign:
00E080000 on 01/01/2001
Component:
Wheels
Affected:
98
Defect:
Equipment description: steel replacement wheels, part no. 4310-665d21-27s, used for spare parts on 1999-2001 suzuki grand vitara and 2001 suzuki grand vitara xl-7 multipurpose passenger vehicles. the affected wheels were produced from july 30 through september 20, 2000. the thickness of the steel wheel inboard of the area where the wheel rim is welded to the wheel disk is less than the design specification.
Consequence:
This condition can lead to cracking of the wheel, gradual loss of air in the tire, and possible loss of vehicle control.
Correction:
Dealers were notified to remove any of these affected wheels from the stock inventory and return to american suzuki motor company. suzuki will notify any end users which purchased the replacement wheels of the defect and to return their wheels to suzuki for a free replacement.
Notes:
Dealer notification began on december 20, 2000.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 1-714-572-1490.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
01V070000 on 03/07/2001
Component:
Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured:
08/31/2000 - 02/27/2001
Affected:
14,911
Defect:
Vehicle description: some sport utility vehicles do not comply with the certain requirements of fmvss no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." the presentation of some of the information on the tire information label deviates from the format set forth in the standard and the label may not be "permanently affixed" as required by the standard.
Consequence:
The label may not be fully understood by some customers.
Correction:
Dealers will install new labels as well as an update to the owner's manual. owner notification began march 26, 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.
Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
01V146000 on 05/14/2001
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
Manufactured:
05/31/1998 - 06/06/2000
Affected:
59,888
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
Fuel loss in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
03V512000 on 12/10/2003
Component:
Vehicle speed control:cables
Manufactured:
06/30/1998 - 06/29/2003
Affected:
196,876
Defect:
On certain sport utility vehicles, the accelerator cable casing cap that is attached to the vehicle firewall can crack due to extended exposure to forces from the accelerator cable and insufficient long-term durability of the plastic casing cap. if the casing cap becomes cracked, movement of the inner accelerator cable through the cap can cause the inner accelerator cable to become frayed.
Consequence:
If the inner accelerator cable becomes frayed, it can stick during vehicle operation. in the case where an accelerator cable sticks, the driver could have difficulty controlling vehicle speed, which could result in a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the accelerator cable, which includes the plastic casing cap. owner notification began on january 5, 2004. owners should contact suzuki at 1-800-934-0934.
Notes:
Suzuki recall no. em.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
04V427000 on 08/30/2004
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline
Manufactured:
04/30/2000 - 06/29/2001
Affected:
172,093
Defect:
On certain passenger vehicles, under ambient temperatures below -25 degrees celsius, moisture can freeze in the fuel pressure regulator. as a result, fuel system pressure may increase at the time of engine start up, causing fuel loss at the fuel pipe/fuel hose connection.
Consequence:
Fuel loss in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the fuel pressure regulator, the fuel deliver hose and replace the hose clamp with an improved clamp. the recall began on september 29, 2004. owners should contact suzuki at 1-800-934-0934.
Notes:
Suzuki recall no. 99-er.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
05V452000 on 10/04/2005
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor
Manufactured:
01/31/1998 - 08/30/2005
Affected:
801
Defect:
On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 16-inch wheels, the front brake discs may break under severe driving conditions. the breakage can occur in conditions where the vehicle is driven on a regular basis on extremely steep paved down-slopes while continuously applying the brakes.
Consequence:
The front brakes may become inoperative and the vehicle may pull to one side. this could result in a crash without prior warning.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the front brake discs on these vehicles. the recall began on november 10, 2005. these vehicles are located on st. thomas island (virgin islands). owners may contact suzuki del caribe at 787-622-0600.
Notes:
Suzuki recall no. 99-hq.customers 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 http://www.safercar.gov.

2001 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA TSBs (11)

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:
03022703R
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Revised repair procedure for air conditioner evaporator freeze-up during use. *tt
Bulletin:
0503143
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Diagnostic trouble code, b1026 flow table. service manual udpate correction. *tt
Bulletin:
06011703R
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Oil weepage/seepage from left front of engine. *tt
Bulletin:
0303273R
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Revised repair procedure for air conditioner evaporator freeze-up during use. *tt
Bulletin:
0704213R
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Loud chain rattling noise from right front of engine behind the timing cover. *tt
Bulletin:
0502244
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Revised repair procedure for air conditioner compressor replacement. *tt
Bulletin:
0602244R2
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Oil leaking from left front of engine. *tt
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:
1703296
Component:
063000 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Summary:
Exhaust noise can be heard from under the vehicle. *tt

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