Defect Description For Recall
The Fuel Tank On These Vehicles Can Become Punctured By A Fuel Tank Flange Attachment Reinforcement During Rear-End Collisions. This Does Not Comply With The Requirements Of Fmvss No. 301, “Fuel Tank Integrity.”
Make Of Vehicle
SUZUKI
Model Of Vehicle
SIDEKICK
Year
1996
Recall Campaign Number
96V121002
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
Effect Of Defect
Consequence Of Non-Compliance: If An Ignition Source Was Present, Fuel Leakage Resulting From This Puncture Could Result In A Post-Crash Fire.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install Two New Shield Gussets Between The Fuel Tank And Attachment Brackets To Prevent The Reinforcement From Puncturing The Fuel Tank Wall.
Vehicle Manufacturer
American Suzuki Motor Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19950801
End Of Manufacture
19960601
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4325
Date Owners Notified
19960719
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
19960702
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
301