Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Passenger Vehicles, Under Ambient Temperatures Below -25 Degrees Celsius, Moisture Can Freeze In The Fuel Pressure Regulator. As A Result, Fuel System Pressure May 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 XL-7
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
04V427000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline
Effect Of Defect
Fuel Loss In The Presence Of An Ignition Source Could Result In A Fire.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Fuel Pressure Regulator, The Fuel Deliver Hose And Replace The Hose Clamp With An Improved Clamp. The Recall Began On September 29, 2004. Owners Should Contact Suzuki At 1-800-934-0934.
Vehicle Manufacturer
American Suzuki Motor Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
20000901
End Of Manufacture
20010630
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
172093
Date Owners Notified
20040929
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20040830
Make Campaign Number
99-ER