NHTSA Recall 00V008000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V008000; Date: Jan. 20, 2000
If the strut broke loose, a driver could lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Suzuki Sidekick; 1997 Suzuki Sidekick
Component: Suspension
Manufactured by: American Suzuki Motor Corp.
Affected Units:: 13,461
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Suzuki recall no. W2. Owner notification began March 3, 2000. 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. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 3, 2000
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