NHTSA campaign 04V427000
AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. recall 04V427000
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, UNDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BELOW -25 DEGREES CELSIUS, MOISTURE CAN FREEZE IN THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR. AS A RESULT, FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE MAY INCREASE AT THE TIME OF ENGINE START UP, CAUSING FUEL LOSS AT THE FUEL PIPE/FUEL HOSE CONNECTION.
Reported 08/30/2004
What can happen
FUEL LOSS IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Repair
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR, THE FUEL DELIVER HOSE AND REPLACE THE HOSE CLAMP WITH AN IMPROVED CLAMP. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.
Components
- Fuel system, gasoline
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.
2004 Suzuki GRAND VITARA XL-7View records2004 Suzuki VITARAView records2003 Suzuki GRAND VITARAView records2003 Suzuki GRAND VITARA XL-7View records2002 Suzuki GRAND VITARAView records2002 Suzuki GRAND VITARA XL-7View records2001 Suzuki GRAND VITARAView records2001 Suzuki GRAND VITARA XL-7View records2000 Suzuki GRAND VITARAView records1999 Suzuki GRAND VITARAView records