Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Sport Utility Vehicles. The Coupling That Connects The Steering Column Shaft To The Intermediate Steering Shaft Is Cracked. This Could Allow The Steering Shafts To Separate.
Make Of Vehicle
SUZUKI
Model Of Vehicle
VITARA
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
98V324002
Component Description
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
Effect Of Defect
If This Were To Occur While The Vehicle Was In Motion, A Loss Of Steering Control Could Occur Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Steering Shaft Coupling.
Vehicle Manufacturer
American Suzuki Motor Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19981101
End Of Manufacture
19981215
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
38
Date Owners Notified
19981221
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
19990209