NHTSA Recall 98V324002

NHTSA Campaign Id 98V324002; Date: Feb. 9, 1999

If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion, a loss of steering control could occur increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles:

1999 Suzuki Vitara

Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar

Manufactured by: American Suzuki Motor Corp.

Affected Units:: 38

Recall Summary:

Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The coupling that connects the steering column shaft to the intermediate steering shaft is cracked. This could allow the steering shafts to separate.

How to Fix:

Dealers will replace the steering shaft coupling.

Recall Notes:

All vehicles have been repaired at the port of entry into the united states. No owner notification is necessary.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 21, 1998

Also see:

All recalls of Suzuki vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.