Recall 01V146000: 1999–2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Report received

Apr 27, 2001

Manufacturer

American suzuki motor corp.

Potentially affected

59,888vehicles

Model years

1999–2001

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara108 complaints
• 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara85 complaints
• 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara38 complaints