Recall 05V452000: 1999–2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara and 1 other model

Report received

Oct 5, 2005

Manufacturer

American suzuki motor corp.

Potentially affected

801vehicles

Model years

1999–2006

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 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.

Possible 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.

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
• 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara1 complaints
• 2001 Suzuki XL713 complaints
• 2002 Suzuki XL735 complaints
• 2003 Suzuki XL724 complaints
• 2004 Suzuki XL745 complaints
• 2005 Suzuki XL718 complaints
• 2006 Suzuki XL728 complaints