Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Sport Utility Vehicles Equipped With 16-Inch Wheels, The Front Brake Discs May Break Under Severe Driving Conditions. The Breakage Can Occur In Conditions Where The Vehicle Is Driven On A Regular Basis On Extremely Steep Paved Down-Slopes While Continuously Applying The Brakes.
Make Of Vehicle
SUZUKI
Model Of Vehicle
XL-7
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
05V452000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
Effect Of Defect
The Front Brakes May Become Inoperative And The Vehicle May Pull To One Side. This Could Result In A Crash Without Prior Warning.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Front Brake Discs On These Vehicles. The Recall Began On November 10, 2005. These Vehicles Are Located On St. Thomas Island (Virgin Islands). Owners May Contact Suzuki Del Caribe At 787-622-0600.
Vehicle Manufacturer
American Suzuki Motor Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19980201
End Of Manufacture
20050831
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
801
Date Owners Notified
20051110
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20051005
Make Campaign Number
99-HQ