2003 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA Recalls (4)

Campaign:
03V223000 on 06/17/2003
Component:
Visibility:windshield
Manufactured:
08/31/2002 - 02/27/2003
Affected:
5,319
Defect:
Certain passenger (111 my 2002 esteem, 777 my 2002 aerio, 2,368 my 2003 aerio) and sport utility (324 my 2002 grand vitara, 274 my 2003 grand vitara, 684 my 2002 grand vitara xl-7, and 781 my 2003 grand vitara xl-7) vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, 'windshield mounting." the windshield may not be properly secured to the vehicle body due to insufficient adhesion between the paint applied during the second-stage painting process and the paint applied during final-stage painting.
Consequence:
If the windshield is not properly secured, it may separate from the vehicle during a crash which could result in the ejection of unbelted occupants, increasing the risk of severe injury or death.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect these vehicles. vehicles that are found to have insufficient paint adhesion will either have the problem remedied by repainting, or will be replaced, or repurchased and destroyed. owner notification began on july 8, 2003. owners should contact suzuki at 1-800-934-0934.
Notes:
Suzuki recall no. ec.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:
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:
08/31/2002 - 05/30/2003
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.

2003 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA TSBs (10)

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:
06011703R
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Oil weepage/seepage from left front of engine. *tt
Bulletin:
0603143
Component:
221700 seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler
Summary:
Seat heater inspection table - service manual update. *tt
Bulletin:
0806203
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Replacing positive battery cable because 100 amp fuse is open. the 100 amp main fuse is now available. *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:
1208085
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Service manual update, a/c wiring diagram correction grand vitara sq625w/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:
1511075
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Ecm reprogramming for poor cold start. *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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