Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Sport Utility Vehicles. Under Temperatures Below -25 Degrees, Moisture Can Freeze In The Fuel Pressure Regulator. Fuel System Pressure Could Increase At The Time Of Engine Start Up, Causing Fuel Loss At The Fuel Pipe/Fuel Hose ConneCTIon.
Make Of Vehicle
SUZUKI
Model Of Vehicle
GRAND VITARA
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
01V146000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel InjeCTIon System
Effect Of Defect
Fuel Loss In The Presence Of An Ignition Source Could Result In A Fire.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install A Redesigned Intake Manifold VacuUM Union And A New Fuel Pressure Regulator. Owner Notification Began June 4, 2001. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Suzuki At 1-800-934-0934.
Vehicle Manufacturer
American Suzuki Motor Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19980601
End Of Manufacture
20000607
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
59888
Date Owners Notified
20010604
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20010427