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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CABLES | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V512000 | AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | from 07/01/1998 to 06/30/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 196876 | 01/05/2004 | MFR | AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | 12/05/2003 | 12/11/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 01/08/2013 | 78400 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2001 suzuki grand vitara. the contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds and pulling out of the driveway, the steering wheel became very hard to turn and the vehicle almost turned over when the brake was applied. the contact also stated that the vehicle proceeded to accelerate while the brakes were engaged. the vehicle was steered into the bushes to avoid a crash and was then shutdown. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was found that the throttle body had failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 78,400. | |||
| 01/08/2013 | 78400 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 suzuki grand vitara. the contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds and pulling out of the driveway, the steering wheel became very hard to turn and the vehicle almost turned over when the brake was applied. the contact also stated that the vehicle proceeded to accelerate while the brakes were engaged. the vehicle was steered into the bushes to avoid a crash and was then shutdown. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was found that the throttle body had failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 78,400. mah | |||
| 01/08/2013 | 78400 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2001 grand vitara. the contact stated that while she drove out of the drive way the steering became hard to turn and the vehicle almost turned over when the brake was applied. the vehicle proceeds to suddenly accelerate with the brake depressed. the contact steered the vehicle into the bushes to avoid crashing and the turned the engine off. the vehicle was taken to the mechanic the failure was located at the throttle body. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 78,400. li | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
| 11/10/2004 | 3 | ||
| While pulling inside of the car port vehicle accelerated uncontrollable, and hit a brick wall. no injuries reported. upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy. the second incident occurred when consumer was backing out of the driveway and vehicle accelerated backwards .in both incidents consumer stepped on the brake pedal in order to stop. however, vehicle continued to speed. consumer turned the vehicle off, and took vehicle to the dealer for inspection. mechanic determined that the problem could not be duplicated. consumer informed the mechanic that this problem occurred more than once, and had not been resolved. *ak | |||
| 04/13/2004 | 1 | ||
| Consumer received nhtsa recall 03v51200 in february 2004 on the accelerator cable casing cap that was attached to the firewall. dealership did not have the parts available to conduct recall repairs. *ak | |||
| 03/16/2004 | 30000 | 1 | |
| Consumer received a recall letter regarding the accelerator cable casing cap on february 2, 2003. dealership did not have the parts available to conduct recall repairs. also, there were no parts available in puerto rico.*ak | |||
| 03/15/2004 | 37150 | 1 | |
| Consumer received a recall letter regarding the accelerator cable casing cap . dealership did not have the parts available to conduct recall repairs. also, there were not parts available in puerto rico.*ak | |||
| 10/30/2003 | 54000 | 1 | |
| While driving 45 mph accelerator pedal sticks without warning. in order to stop acceleration vehicle has to be shut off. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CABLES | |||
| 03/03/2004 | 1 | ||
| Consumer received nhtsa recall letter 03v512000 concerning accelerator cable casing cap. vehicle was taken to the dealership, and technician determined accelerator cable needed to be replaced, but couldn't guarantee how long it was going to last. *ak | |||
| 24000 | 1 | ||
| Consumer had to wait 3 weeks for an appointment to have the accelerator cable casting recall 03v512000 repairs performed. consumer missed the appointment due to an ice storm. when the consumer called to reschedule the appointment was told that he would have to wait another 4 weeks. *ak | |||