Recall 03V512000: 1999–2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara and 1 other model

Report received

Dec 5, 2003

Manufacturer

American suzuki motor corp.

Potentially affected

196,876vehicles

Model years

1999–2004

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

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.

Possible 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.

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
• 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara47 complaints
• 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara29 complaints
• 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara8 complaints
• 2001 Suzuki XL713 complaints
• 2002 Suzuki XL735 complaints
• 2003 Suzuki XL724 complaints
• 2004 Suzuki XL745 complaints