Recall 96V121002: 1996 Suzuki Sidekick

Report received

Jul 2, 1996

Manufacturer

American suzuki motor corp.

Potentially affected

4,325vehicles

Model years

1996

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 fuel tank on these vehicles can become punctured by a fuel tank flange attachment reinforcement during rear-end collisions. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 301, "fuel tank integrity."

Possible consequence

Consequence of non-compliance: if an ignition source was present, fuel leakage resulting from this puncture could result in a post-crash fire.

Remedy

Dealers will install two new shield gussets between the fuel tank and attachment brackets to prevent the reinforcement from puncturing the fuel tank wall.

Affected model years

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

• 1996 Suzuki Sidekick59 complaints