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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V427000 | AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | from 05/01/2000 to 06/30/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 172093 | 09/29/2004 | MFR | AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | 08/30/2004 | 08/31/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | Fuel loss in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V146000 | AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | from 06/01/1998 to 06/07/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 59888 | 06/04/2001 | ODI | AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | 04/27/2001 | 05/15/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | Fuel loss in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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). | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 10/18/2004 | 1 | ||
| The consumer received a recall notice(04v427000) regarding the fuel pressure regulator. no parts were available. *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 06/20/2001 | 1 | ||
| Consumer received a recall 01v146000 notice.parts have been on back order, and no available date has been given. dealer, auto mall, rt 1 n ave, nj. 07001 phone# 732-815-0500. *ak *slc | |||