NHTSA Campaign 01V146000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Issued by AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. · Reported Apr 27, 2001 · 59,888 vehicles affected
What's wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. UNDER TEMPERATURES BELOW -25 DEGREES, MOISTURE CAN FREEZE IN THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR. FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE COULD INCREASE AT THE TIME OF ENGINE START UP, CAUSING FUEL LOSS AT THE FUEL PIPE/FUEL HOSE CONNECTION.
Consequence
FUEL LOSS IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED INTAKE MANIFOLD VACUUM UNION AND A NEW FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 4, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUZUKI | GRAND VITARA | 1999 | 59,888 |
| SUZUKI | GRAND VITARA | 2000 | 59,888 |
| SUZUKI | GRAND VITARA | 2001 | 59,888 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 01V146000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.