Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Sport Utility Vehicles. Insufficient Strength Of The Mounting Base On The Upper End Of The Front Struts Can Lead To Breakage Of The Mounting Bolts That Attach The Upper End Of The Front Struts To The Vehicle Body.
Make Of Vehicle
SUZUKI
Model Of Vehicle
SIDEKICK
Year
1996
Recall Campaign Number
00V008000
Component Description
Suspension
Effect Of Defect
If The Strut Broke Loose, A Driver Could Lose Control Of The Vehicle, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Add A Reinforcement, For Both Front Struts, Between The Front Strut Mounting Base And The Vehicle Body. In Addition, The Front Strut Mounting Bases, Mounting Bolts And Nuts, And Strut Bar Stays Will Be Replaced.
Vehicle Manufacturer
American Suzuki Motor Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19950601
End Of Manufacture
19960930
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
13461
Date Owners Notified
20000303
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20000120
Make Campaign Number
W2