Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V452000 | AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | from 02/01/1998 to 08/31/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 801 | 11/10/2005 | MFR | AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | 10/05/2005 | 10/05/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | The front brakes may become inoperative and the vehicle may pull to one side. this could result in a crash without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 11/01/2004 | 50000 | 6 | 09/12/2001 |
| Owner complaints vibration while braking and premature wear. number of other problems with this vehicle. *bf the consumer stated that the brakes squeel like nails on a chalkboard. the consumer was told that the rotors were dusty. the vehicle horn started blowing and would not stop. the consumer was told that it was an electrical problem. the fuse was taken out to stop the horn from working. the tail light'; return true; onmouseout=window.status=''; return true;>tail light'; return true; onmouseout=window.status=''; return true;>tail light'; return true; onmouseout=window.status=''; return true;>tail light'; return true; onmouseout=window.status=''; return true;>tail light'; return true; onmouseout=window.status=''; return true;>tail light bulb went out. the consumer heard a ticking noise coming from the vehicle. the consumer noticed smoke coming through the vents on the inside of the vehicle. the temprature gauge went from cold to hot instantly. the vehicle needs new struts. *tc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 09/04/2003 | 60723 | 1 | |
| The vehicle accelerated suddenly on an expressway exit ramp and when attempting to brake the vehicle spun out of control. (nar) *la there were no injuries and no other vehicle were involved. the pressure applied tot he brakes to avoid the collision damaged them and the consumer had them replaced immediately. this was not he first time the vehicle had accelerated suddenly. the consumer had several mechanics look at the vehicle but none of them were able to find a problem. the consumer would like to be reimbursed for the expenses incurred for repairing the brake and accelerator. *nm | |||
| 07/15/2003 | 0 | ||
| Leak in ac condenser found to be a common problem, leak in same location on several vehicles. pull to right while driving that alighnment cant fix, similar problems reported by other owners. premature wear and vibration of front brakes similar to complaints of other owners. no offer to replace failing condenser by dealer who told me about problem with other condensers they knew about. can not find any contact info on suzuki motors site to complain. | |||
| 2 | |||
| The brake sign appeared on the dashboard. *ph the mechanic found that the front brakes were low and the rotors warped. they replaced the front pads, cut the front rotors, cleaned and adjusted the rear brakes. after a week per consumer,the brake sign still showed off. the problem was intermittent. the service suggested that everything was fine and they could not do anything about it. *sc *jb | |||
| 06/19/2003 | 40000 | 1 | |
| While driving 35 mph the consumer pressed the brake pedal but the brakes did not respond. as a result the consumer hit another vehicle which caused damage to both vehicles. *ak *cb *nlm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 11/01/2004 | 50000 | 6 | 09/12/2001 |
| Owner complaints vibration while braking and premature wear. number of other problems with this vehicle. *bf the consumer stated that the brakes squeel like nails on a chalkboard. the consumer was told that the rotors were dusty. the vehicle horn started blowing and would not stop. the consumer was told that it was an electrical problem. the fuse was taken out to stop the horn from working. the tail light'; return true; onmouseout=window.status=''; return true;>tail light'; return true; onmouseout=window.status=''; return true;>tail light'; return true; onmouseout=window.status=''; return true;>tail light'; return true; onmouseout=window.status=''; return true;>tail light'; return true; onmouseout=window.status=''; return true;>tail light bulb went out. the consumer heard a ticking noise coming from the vehicle. the consumer noticed smoke coming through the vents on the inside of the vehicle. the temprature gauge went from cold to hot instantly. the vehicle needs new struts. *tc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 09/02/2002 | |||
| While driving brakes system overheated, causing vehicle lock up. dealer has been notified.if you have any additional information feel free to add.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 2 | |||
| When the brake was applied, there was a squeaking noise, consumer was informed the caliper frozen.*jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 1 | ||
| Brake rotors were warped due to overheating. had to resurface rotors every few thousand miles, dealership was aware of the problem. *jb | |||