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 | |||||||||||||||