Suzuki Recall 04V427000: Fuel System, Gasoline

NHTSA recall 04V427000 · announced August 30, 2004 · filed by American Suzuki Motor Corp. · 172,093 units affected

The problem

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, UNDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BELOW -25 DEGREES CELSIUS, MOISTURE CAN FREEZE IN THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR. AS A RESULT, FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE MAY INCREASE AT THE TIME OF ENGINE START UP, CAUSING FUEL LOSS AT THE FUEL PIPE/FUEL HOSE CONNECTION.

The risk

FUEL LOSS IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

What to do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR, THE FUEL DELIVER HOSE AND REPLACE THE HOSE CLAMP WITH AN IMPROVED CLAMP. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SUZUKI RECALL NO. 99-ER.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara
• 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara
• 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara
• 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara
• 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara
• 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara Xl-7
• 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara Xl-7
• 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara Xl-7
• 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara Xl-7
• 2004 Suzuki Vitara

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.