Defect Description For Recall
Certain Passenger (111 My 2002 Esteem, 777 My 2002 Aerio, 2,368 My 2003 Aerio) And Sport Utility (324 My 2002 Grand Vitara, 274 My 2003 Grand Vitara, 684 My 2002 Grand Vitara Xl-7, And 781 My 2003 Grand Vitara Xl-7) Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 212, ‘Windshield Mounting.” The Windshield May Not Be Properly Secured To The Vehicle Body Due To Insufficient Adhesion Between The Paint Applied During The Second-Stage Painting Process And The Paint Applied During Final-Stage Painting.
Make Of Vehicle
SUZUKI
Model Of Vehicle
AERIO
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
03V223000
Component Description
Visibility:Windshield
Effect Of Defect
If The Windshield Is Not Properly Secured, It May Separate From The Vehicle During A Crash Which Could Result In The EjeCTIon Of Unbelted Occupants, Increasing The Risk Of Severe Injury Or Death.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect These Vehicles. Vehicles That Are Found To Have Insufficient Paint Adhesion Will Either Have The Problem Remedied By Repainting, Or Will Be Replaced, Or Repurchased And Destroyed. Owner Notification Began On July 8, 2003. Owners Should Contact Suzuki At 1-800-934-0934.
Vehicle Manufacturer
American Suzuki Motor Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
20020601
End Of Manufacture
20030228
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
5319
Date Owners Notified
20030708
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20030616
Make Campaign Number
EC
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
212