Recall 95V103008: 1988–1991 Suzuki Samurai and 2 other models

Report received

May 24, 1995

Manufacturer

American suzuki motor corp.

Potentially affected

127,155vehicles

Model years

1988–1991

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

The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.

Possible consequence

The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. They should ensure that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make sure the latch is securely locked, and then pressing the release button. The latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button is pressed. If either button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. The manufacturer is developing a remedy designed to prevent failure of the buttons that are not currently broken.

Affected model years

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

• 1988 Suzuki Samurai20 complaints
• 1989 Suzuki Samurai2 complaints
• 1990 Suzuki Samurai2 complaints
• 1991 Suzuki Samurai3 complaints
• 1989 Suzuki Sidekick7 complaints
• 1990 Suzuki Sidekick5 complaints
• 1991 Suzuki Sidekick14 complaints
• 1989 Suzuki Swift5 complaints
• 1990 Suzuki Swift3 complaints
• 1991 Suzuki Swift7 complaints