TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE DRIFTED TO THE LEFT. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE SWAY BAR FAILED AND THE CROSS MEMBER WAS EXCESSIVELY RUSTED. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED FROM A LACK OF RUST RESISTANCE MATERIAL ON THE VEHICLE. …
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE DRIFTED TO THE LEFT. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE SWAY BAR FAILED AND THE CROSS MEMBER WAS EXCESSIVELY RUSTED. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED FROM A LACK OF RUST RESISTANCE MATERIAL ON THE VEHICLE. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE DUE TO THE COST. THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT HAS PICTURES OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
NHTSA ODI #10226144
50,000 miles · Nov 23, 2004
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingExterior Lighting
OWNER COMPLAINTS VIBRATION WHILE BRAKING AND PREMATURE WEAR. NUMBER OF OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE. *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE BRAKES SQUEEL LIKE NAILS ON A CHALKBOARD. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE ROTORS WERE DUSTY. THE VEHICLE HORN STARTED BLOWING AND WOULD NOT STOP. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS AN ELECT…
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OWNER COMPLAINTS VIBRATION WHILE BRAKING AND PREMATURE WEAR. NUMBER OF OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE. *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE BRAKES SQUEEL LIKE NAILS ON A CHALKBOARD. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE ROTORS WERE DUSTY. THE VEHICLE HORN STARTED BLOWING AND WOULD NOT STOP. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. THE FUSE WAS TAKEN OUT TO STOP THE HORN FROM WORKING. THE TAIL LIGHT BULB WENT OUT. THE CONSUMER HEARD A TICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING THROUGH THE VENTS ON THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE TEMPRATURE GAUGE WENT FROM COLD TO HOT INSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE NEEDS NEW STRUTS. *TC
NHTSA ODI #10103345
Mileage unknown · Sep 12, 2002
Suspension
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND SMELLED OIL, VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE VERY HARD. CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 70 MPH WHEN HE FINALLY GAINED CONTROL. HE LET VEHICLE TO DRIFT TO THE SIDE OF HIGHWAY, AND CALLED TOW TRUCK. AFTER VEHICLE WAS TAKEN DEALER, MECHANIC TOLD HIM IT WAS A MAJOR EXPLOSION IN RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING. *A…
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CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND SMELLED OIL, VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE VERY HARD. CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 70 MPH WHEN HE FINALLY GAINED CONTROL. HE LET VEHICLE TO DRIFT TO THE SIDE OF HIGHWAY, AND CALLED TOW TRUCK. AFTER VEHICLE WAS TAKEN DEALER, MECHANIC TOLD HIM IT WAS A MAJOR EXPLOSION IN RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING. *AK
NHTSA ODI #8018563
Mileage unknown · Mar 22, 2002
Fuel System, GasolineSuspensionVisibility
CONSUMER RECEIVED MANUFACTURER SAFETY RECALL NOTICE REGARDING FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR WHICH CAUSES FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE TO INCREASE AT THE TIME OF ENGINE START UP, RESULTING IN FUEL LOSS AT THE FUEL PIPE/FUEL HOSE CONNECTION UNDER EXTREMELY COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS, FUEL LOSS IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COU…
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CONSUMER RECEIVED MANUFACTURER SAFETY RECALL NOTICE REGARDING FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR WHICH CAUSES FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE TO INCREASE AT THE TIME OF ENGINE START UP, RESULTING IN FUEL LOSS AT THE FUEL PIPE/FUEL HOSE CONNECTION UNDER EXTREMELY COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS, FUEL LOSS IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. WHEN CONSUMER CALLED SEVERAL TIMES FOR AN APPOINTMENT, DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THEY COULD NOT REPLACE THE DEFECTED PART BECAUSE THE COMPANY WOULD NOT SEND THE PART TO FIX THE RECALL. *YD
NHTSA ODI #562513
Mileage unknown · Oct 9, 2001
Suspension
FRONT END OF VEHICLE VIOLENTLY SHAKES WHEN VEHICLE IS DRIVEN OVER 45 MPH. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED FOR THIS PROBLEM, BUT REFUSES TO REPAIR VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #897484
Mileage unknown · May 22, 2001
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RECENTLY I HAD NEW TIRES PLACED ON MY VEHICLE AND I WAS TOLD THAT THE CENTER OF ALIGNMENT WAS OFF. THAT EXPLAINED WHY THE JEEP DROVE TERRIBLY. I THOUGHT IT WAS BECAUSE NEW TIRES WERE NEEDED. NOW WITH THE NEW TIRES THE JEEP DRIVES JUST AS BAD. IT IS ALL OVER THE WORLD WITH VERY MINOR BUMPS. ALSO, THE BRAKING SYSTEM IS OFF. …
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RECENTLY I HAD NEW TIRES PLACED ON MY VEHICLE AND I WAS TOLD THAT THE CENTER OF ALIGNMENT WAS OFF. THAT EXPLAINED WHY THE JEEP DROVE TERRIBLY. I THOUGHT IT WAS BECAUSE NEW TIRES WERE NEEDED. NOW WITH THE NEW TIRES THE JEEP DRIVES JUST AS BAD. IT IS ALL OVER THE WORLD WITH VERY MINOR BUMPS. ALSO, THE BRAKING SYSTEM IS OFF. UPON APPLYING THE BRAKE THE REAR END JERKS FORWARD AS THOUGH THE BRAKES MISSED EACH OTHER OR HAVE BEEN STRIPED. I HAD THE BRAKES (REAR PADS) REPLACED SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE WITH THE DEALERSHIP. I HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU SOON BECAUSE I AM QUITE NERVOUS ABOUT DRIVING THE VEHICLE LATELY.*AK
NHTSA ODI #745679
Mileage unknown · Feb 28, 2000
Suspension
THE DASHBOARD, STEERING WHEEL, & GAS PEDAL ALL VIBRATED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY BETWEEN SPEEDS OF 50 AND 65 MPH
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE FRONT BRAKES MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE AND THE VEHICLE MAY PULL TO ONE SIDE. THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: 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.
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: FUEL LOSS IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: 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.
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE ACCELERATOR CABLE CASING CAP THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE FIREWALL CAN CRACK DUE TO EXTENDED EXPOSURE TO FORCES FROM THE ACCELERATOR CABLE AND INSUFFICIENT LONG-TERM DURABILITY OF THE PLASTIC CASING CAP. IF THE CASING CAP BECOMES CRACKED, MOVEMENT OF THE INNER ACCELERATOR CABLE THROUGH THE CAP CAN CAUSE THE INNER ACCELERATOR CABLE TO BECOME FRAYED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE INNER ACCELERATOR CABLE BECOMES FRAYED, IT CAN STICK DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. IN THE CASE WHERE AN ACCELERATOR CABLE STICKS, THE DRIVER COULD HAVE DIFFICULTY CONTROLLING VEHICLE SPEED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR CABLE, WHICH INCLUDES THE PLASTIC CASING CAP. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JANUARY 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. UNDER TEMPERATURES BELOW -25 DEGREES, MOISTURE CAN FREEZE IN THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR. FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE COULD INCREASE AT THE TIME OF ENGINE START UP, CAUSING FUEL LOSS AT THE FUEL PIPE/FUEL HOSE CONNECTION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: FUEL LOSS IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED INTAKE MANIFOLD VACUUM UNION AND A NEW FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 4, 2001. 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.
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