Suzuki Samurai 1991

Model Samurai made in 1991 by Suzuki got 3 consumer complains, 1 investigation there is 1 recall as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to seat belts, service brakes, hydraulic and suspension. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. The car had one investigation (seat belts). There was one recall concerning seat belts . The car has one 1.3l engine.

Samurai year 1991

Model
Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Defect investigations
Consumer Complaints

Model 1991

Engine [L]	Cylinders	Transmission	Drive	Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined)	Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)	Fuel	Fuel cost	Class	Release date
( 1.3L)	4	Manual, 5 gears	RWD	28/29/28	31/37/33	Regular	$ 669	17	900617
( 1.3L)	4	Manual, 5 gears	4WD	28/29/28	31/37/33	Regular	$ 669	18	900617
( 1.3L)	4	Manual, 5 gears	4WD	28/29/28	31/37/33	Regular	$ 669	18	900617

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
95V103008	AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.	V (Vehicle)	127155	12/05/1995	ODI	AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.	05/24/1995	05/24/1995
Defect Summary	The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. these red plastic release buttons are marked press. if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.
Consequence Summary	The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Summary	Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. they should ensure that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make sure the latch is securely locked, and then pressing the release button. the latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button is pressed. if either button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. the manufacturer is developing a remedy designed to prevent failure of the buttons that are not currently broken.
Notes	System: interior; seat belts; belt buckles.vehicle description: passenger and multi-purpose vehicles equipped with safety belts made by takata corporation.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, pleae contact suzuki at 1-714-996-7040. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Replacement Bulletin	Item no.	Summary	Added
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
0104145			10014819	Correct coolant usage. *eh	05/10/2005

Investigations

NHTSA ID	Manufacturer	Date open	Date close	Subject	Recall campaign
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
EA95006	AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.	03/10/1995	08/02/1995	TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE	95V103008
	There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

	Passenger rear right lap belts inoperative, male won't go into female portion to lock. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
06/04/1999
	When consumer applies brakes the pedal goes all the way to the floor. *ak
SUSPENSION - FRONT
06/18/1995		1
	Coming off ramp vehicle stated swirling and skidding when reaching bottom of remp, vehicle flipped over. *ak