Recall 98V324002: 1999 Suzuki Vitara
- Report received
- Feb 9, 1999
- Manufacturer
- American suzuki motor corp.
- Potentially affected
- 38vehicles
- Model years
- 1999
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. The coupling that connects the steering column shaft to the intermediate steering shaft is cracked. This could allow the steering shafts to separate.
Possible consequence
If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion, a loss of steering control could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the steering shaft coupling.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1999 Suzuki Vitara50 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.