1996 Suzuki Sidekick Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1996 Suzuki Sidekick. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 00V008000Jan 20, 200013,461 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension
  Covers: Suzuki Sidekick 1996–1997

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Insufficient strength of the mounting base on the upper end of the front struts can lead to breakage of the mounting bolts that attach the upper end of the front struts to the vehicle body.

  Possible consequence: If the strut broke loose, a driver could lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will add a reinforcement, for both front struts, between the front strut mounting base and the vehicle body. In addition, the front strut mounting bases, mounting bolts and nuts, and strut bar stays will be replaced.

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• 96V121002Jul 2, 19964,325 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
  Covers: Suzuki Sidekick 1996

  Reported issue: 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.

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