NHTSA Recall 05V452000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V452000; Date: Oct. 5, 2005
The front brakes may become inoperative and the vehicle may pull to one side. This could result in a crash without prior warning.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara; 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara; 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara; 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara; 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara; 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara; 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara; 2001 Suzuki Xl-7; 2002 Suzuki Xl-7; 2003 Suzuki Xl-7; 2004 Suzuki Xl-7; 2005 Suzuki Xl-7; 2006 Suzuki Xl-7
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor
Manufactured by: American Suzuki Motor Corp.
Affected Units:: 801
Recall Summary:
On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 16-inch wheels, the front brake discs may break under severe driving conditions. The breakage can occur in conditions where the vehicle is driven on a regular basis on extremely steep paved down-slopes while continuously applying the brakes.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the front brake discs on these vehicles. The recall began on November 10, 2005. These vehicles are located on st. Thomas island (virgin islands). Owners may contact Suzuki del caribe at 787-622-0600.
Recall Notes:
Suzuki recall no. 99-hq. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 10, 2005
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