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1989 SUZUKI SAMURAI

1 recalls, 2 complaints - 3 TSBs

95V103008 May 24, 1995
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
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.
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 SUR... Read more
127,155 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SEAT BELTS1
TIRES:TREAD/BELT1
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Jan 16, 2001
WHILE TRAVELING 55MPH HEARD A NOISE. VEHICLE STARTED TO SHIMMY. PULLED VEHICLE OVER & CHECKED ON TIRES. NOTICED LEFT FRONT TIRE, A SPARE, HAD LOST ITS TREAD. TIRE WAS STILL INFLATED SUZUKI SAMAURI JEEP FIRESTONE, SF405, P205/70R15, DOT ELYTCKK508. *AK *JB
SEAT BELTS Jun 16, 1997
RECEIVED ARECALL NOTICE FOR SEAT BELT BUCKLES. AFTER RECALL WORK WAS DONE, SEAT BELTS NOW ARE WORST. CHILD ALMOST FLEW OUT OF SEAT BECAUSE OF REPLACEMENT BUCKLES. *AK

Technical Service Bulletins, 1989 SUZUKI SAMURAI

3 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM1
020000 SUSPENSION1
350000 EQUIPMENT1
N-Q-G-045 Nov 20, 2018
020000 SUSPENSION
This Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki automobile distributors in the U.S., explaining the importance of proper inspection and maintenance of suspension lower arm ball joints to prevent the ball
N-Q-G-045 Nov 20, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki automobile distributors in the U.S., explaining the importance of proper inspection and maintenance of suspension lower arm ball joints to prevent the ball
0104145 May 10, 2005
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
CORRECT COOLANT USAGE. *EH

NHTSA Safety Investigations, SUZUKI SAMURAI

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

DP96004 Opened: Mar 12, 1996 , Closed: Sep 12, 1996
DP, Closed
ROLLOVER ON SUZUKI SAMURAI CONVERTIBLES
ROLLOVER ON SUZUKI SAMURAI CONVERTIBLES
EA95006 Opened: Mar 10, 1995 , Closed: Aug 2, 1995
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1988
TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
DP89003 Opened: Dec 9, 1988 , Closed: Feb 10, 1989
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1986
RECONSIDER SAMURAI PETITION
RECONSIDER SAMURAI PETITION
DP88019 Opened: Aug 2, 1988 , Closed: Sep 1, 1988
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1986
VEHICLE STABILITY
VEHICLE STABILITY
DP88011 Opened: Feb 25, 1988 , Closed: Sep 1, 1988
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1986
ROLLOVER
ROLLOVER

SUZUKI SAMURAI - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the SUZUKI SAMURAI across all model years (1988, 1991).

4 Total Recalls
51 Total Complaints
5 Investigations
16 Reported Crashes
1 Reported Fires
1 Reported Deaths

SUZUKI SAMURAI - Year by Year

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1990 1 2 View
1989 (current) 1 2
1988 1 21 View
1987 0 6 View
1986 0 5 View

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