2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION
Posted on: 2000-02-02
Description
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Insufficient strength of the mounting base on the upper end of the front struts can lead to breakage of the mounting bolts that attach the upper end of the front struts to the vehicle body.
Consequence
If the strut broke loose, a driver could lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will add a reinforcement, for both front struts, between the front strut mounting base and the vehicle body. In addition, the front strut mounting bases, mounting bolts and nuts, and strut bar stays will be replaced.
Notes
Suzuki recall no. W2.owner notification began march 3, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact suzuki at 1-800-934-0934.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #2 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 1996-07-08
Description
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.
Consequence
Consequence of non-compliance: if an ignition source was present, fuel leakage resulting from this puncture could result in a post-crash fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install two new shield gussets between the fuel tank and attachment brackets to prevent the reinforcement from puncturing the fuel tank wall.
Notes
System: fuel; fuel tank assembly; fmvss no. 301. Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles, 4-door model only. Owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin in july 1996. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact suzuki at 1-800-934-0934. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.