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 - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
| 04/28/2004 | 1 | ||
| Consumer received nhtsa recall 03v512000 in january 2004 regarding accelerator cable casing cap that was attached to the vehicle firewall which could crack due to extended exposure to forces from the accelerator cable, and insufficient long term durability of the plastic casing cap. dealership still did not have the parts available to conduct recall repairs. dealer urged consumer to call manufacturer and tell him to hurry up with parts.*ak | |||
| 03/23/2004 | 1 | ||
| Consumer received nhtsa recall 03v512000 regarding accelerator cable casing cap that was attached to the vehicle firewall which could crack due to extended exposure to forces from the accelerator cable, and insufficient long term durability of the plastic casing cap. dealership still did not have the parts available to conduct recall repairs. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CABLES | |||
| 11/01/2004 | 1 | ||
| The consumer received three recall notice for her 2003 grand vitara xl-7. everytime the consumer called to make an appointment, she was told by the dealer, they were waiting on the parts. *tc *jb | |||
| 01/09/2004 | 1 | ||
| Consumer received nhtsa recall 03v512000 concerning accelerator cable casing cap. it has been ten months and the dealer does not have the parts available. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| Recall search request regarding 2003 grand vitara.*mr the consumer request information about the 2003 grand vitara recall regarding the vehicle speed control cables (03v512000). *nm | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| E-mail fwd fm webmaster request all research materials re 2003 suzuki grand vitara, nhtsa campaign id 03v512000, vehicle speed control cables, es have no record of previous. *mr *nm | |||
| 01/01/1901 | |||
| E-mail fm webmaster request all research materials re 2003 suzuki grand vitara, nhtsa campaign 1d 03v512000, vehicle speed control cables.*mr *nm | |||
| 03/01/2004 | 2 | 03/17/2003 | |
| Received a safety recall notice from dealer. have been trying for several months to schedule an appointment to change parts to no avail. i am worried for my safety and that of my family. the vehicle has been making funny noises and the accelerator seems fast. i hope to hear from someone soon. thank you.*ak | |||
| 03/24/2004 | 1 | ||
| The consumer received a recall letter regarding the accelerator cable casin cap. the dealership did not have the parts available to conduct the recall. the puerto rico, secretary of justice department agency knowing as daco told the consumer to call nhtsa. *jb | |||
| 03/24/2004 | 1 | ||
| The consumer received a recall letter regarding the accelerator cable casin cap. the dealership did not have the parts available to conduct the recall. no dealership in puerto rico island had the part on recall. *jb | |||
| 01/09/2004 | 1 | ||
| Recall 03v512000 concerning accelerator cable casing cap failure. consumer arrived at the scheduled appointment for recall repairs but dealer did not have the parts to complete the repairs.*ak | |||