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1990 SUZUKI SIDEKICK

1 recalls, 5 complaints - 5 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

5 total complaints 1 crashes 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE2
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER1
STRUCTURE:BODY1
STRUCTURE:BODY Jun 7, 2002
Incident date: May 20, 2002
FIREWALL CRACKED AFTE CLUTCH WAS INSTALLED IN VEHICLE. CONSUMER TOOK IT TO DEALER, AND WAS TOLD BY MECHANIIC THAT THERE WAS A WEAK SPOT IN FIREWALL. COST TO HAVE IT REPAIRED WAS $1700.OO. CONSUMER THINKS THIS MAY OR SHOULD BE A RECALL.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER Apr 19, 2001
Incident date: Apr 4, 2001
THE MASTER CYLINDER IS DEFECTIVE. THE BRAKES DRAG INTERMITENTLY, AND THE MECHANIC HAS TOLD ME THAT THE "CHECK VALVE" INSIDE THE MASTER CYLINDER IS FAILING TO RELEASE WHEN I TAKE MY FOOT OFF OF THE BRAKE PEDAL. WHEN THE CHECK VALVE FAILS TO RELEASE, THE BRAKES DRAG, AND IF I NEED TO STOP, THE BRAKE... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Jul 5, 1996
Incident date: Jul 2, 1996
DURING IMPACT, THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT RELEASED FROM THE BELT BUCKLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Crash 1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Jan 25, 1996
Incident date: Jul 10, 1995
SEAT BELT FAILURE. *AW
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Feb 23, 1995
Incident date: Feb 23, 1995
BOTH FRONT SEAT BELTS FAILED, ONE SHATTERING AND NOT FUNCTIONING AT ALL. TT

Technical Service Bulletins, 1990 SUZUKI SIDEKICK

5 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION1
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER1
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
9573L3001 Apr 1, 1995
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH (TCC) CHUGGLE/HUNTING CONDITION.*SD
TS30505113R Jan 1, 1993
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
MODIFICATION OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION INTERNAL PARTS. *TW
0204145 May 10, 2005
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
CORRECT COOLANT USAGE. *EH

NHTSA Safety Investigations, SUZUKI SIDEKICK

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

PE92087 Opened: Dec 2, 1992 , Closed: Apr 27, 1993
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1991
SEAT BLT LOCKS-STOW POSIT.
There is no summary currently available
PE90008 Opened: Oct 19, 1989 , Closed: Apr 30, 1990
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1989
WELD FAILURE IN STRUCTURE
There is no summary currently available

SUZUKI SIDEKICK - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the SUZUKI SIDEKICK across all model years (1989, 1997).

8 Total Recalls
299 Total Complaints
2 Investigations
26 Reported Crashes
11 Reported Fires
1 Reported Deaths

SUZUKI SIDEKICK - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2000 0 1 View
1998 0 41 View
1997 1 52 View
1996 2 81 View
1995 0 29 View
1994 1 32 View
1993 1 14 View
1992 0 11 View
1991 1 16 View
1990 (current) 1 5
1989 1 15 View
1988 0 1 View

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