Defect Description For Recall
Equipment Description: Steel Replacement Wheels, Part No. 4310-665D21-27S, Used For Spare Parts On 1999-2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara And 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara Xl-7 Multipurpose Passenger Vehicles. The Affected Wheels Were Produced From July 30 Through September 20, 2000. The Thickness Of The Steel Wheel Inboard Of The Area Where The Wheel Rim Is Welded To The Wheel Disk Is Less Than The Design Specification.
Make Of Vehicle
SUZUKI
Model Of Vehicle
WHEEL
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
00E080000
Component Description
Wheels
Effect Of Defect
This Condition Can Lead To Cracking Of The Wheel, Gradual Loss Of Air In The Tire, And Possible Loss Of Vehicle Control.
Fix Defect
Dealers Were Notified To Remove Any Of These Affected Wheels From The Stock Inventory And Return To American Suzuki Motor Company. Suzuki Will Notify Any End Users Which Purchased The Replacement Wheels Of The Defect And To Return Their Wheels To Suzuki For A Free Replacement.
Vehicle Manufacturer
American Suzuki Motor Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
20000730
End Of Manufacture
20000922
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
98
Date Owners Notified
20001220
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20001226