NHTSA Recall 04V427000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V427000; Date: Aug. 30, 2004
Fuel loss in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
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
Component: Gasoline Fuel System
Manufactured by: American Suzuki Motor Corp.
Affected Units:: 172,093
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 29, 2004
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