NHTSA Recall 14V464000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V464000; Date: Jul. 30, 2014
Negative pressure could cause the fuel tank to crack resulting in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2010 Suzuki Kizashi; 2011 Suzuki Kizashi; 2012 Suzuki Kizashi; 2013 Suzuki Kizashi
Component: Gasoline Fuel System
Manufactured by: Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 19,249
Recall Summary:
Suzuki motor of America, inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 kizashi vehicles manufactured October 2009 through July 2012. In the affected vehicles, spiders may weave a web in the evaporative canister vent hose, blocking it and causing the fuel tank to have an excessive amount of negative pressure.
How to Fix:
Suzuki is in the process of notifying owners, and dealers will replace the evaporative canister vent line on the affected vehicles with a vent line that has a filter on the end. If the canister vent line is found to be obstructed by a spider web, the fuel tank will also be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 12, 2014. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is vg.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 13, 2014
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