Recalls for 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara Xl7

DEFECT #1 - WHEELS

Posted on: 2001-01-02
Description
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.

Consequence
This condition can lead to cracking of the wheel, gradual loss of air in the tire, and possible loss of vehicle control.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Dealer notification began on december 20, 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 1-714-572-1490.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).