Speed Control Cable Problems of Suzuki Grand Vitara - part 1

The consumer received three recall notice for her 2003 Grand Vitara xl-7. Everytime the consumer called to make an appointment, she was told by the dealer, they were waiting on the parts.

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The vehicle intermittently began to rapidly accelerate when engaged from neutral to drive. The dealership inspected the vehicle four times and replaced the cable accelerator. The first occasion occurred as the consumer placed the vehicle into drive and the vehicle went flying into the next parking space. The consumer pressed the brake to the floor, but the vehicle continued on. The vehicle was placed into neutral, but nothing changed, the engine continued racing. The consumer waited a few minutes and the vehicle was started again and was back to normal. On the second occasion, the vehicle was started and placed into drive and exact same thing occurred, but only this time, the vehicle was shut off and started back again in full throttle. On the third occasion, when the shifter was placed into drive, the engine began to race. The brake was applied and the shifter was placed in neutral but the vehicle continued to race.

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Problem with vehicle accelerating backwards when trying to park. The vehicle hit a steel beam. The problem was due to the accelerator cable. (Suzuki xl 7) the c onsumer stated the vehicle had just been serviced for a recall regarding the accelrator cable.

Replacement parts were not available to perfrom recall repairs.

Consumer received on January 2004 NHTSA recall 03v512000 regarding accelerator cable casing cap that was attached to the vehicle firewall could crack due to extended exposure to forces from the accelerator cable, and insufficient long term durability of the plastic casing cap. The dealership still did not have the parts available to conduct the recall.

Consumer received NHTSA recall 03v512000 in January 2004 regarding accelerator cable casing cap that was attached to the vehicle firewall which could crack due to extended exposure to forces from the accelerator cable, and insufficient long term durability of the plastic casing cap. Dealership still did not have the parts available to conduct recall repairs. Dealer urged consumer to call manufacturer and tell him to hurry up with parts.

Consumer received on January 7, 2004 NHTSA recall 03v512000 regarding accelerator cable casing cap that was attached to the vehicle firewall could crack due to extended exposure to forces from the accelerator cable. Dealership still did not have the parts available to conduct recall repairs. Dealership stated there were no parts in available in puerto rico.

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Consumer received NHTSA recall 03v512000 regarding accelerator cable casing cap that was attached to the vehicle firewall could crack due to extended exposure to forces from the accelerator cable, and insufficient long term durability of the plastic casing cap. The dealership still did not have the parts available to conduct recall repairs.

Consumer received NHTSA recall 03v51200 in February 2004 on the accelerator cable casing cap that was attached to the firewall. Dealership did not have the parts available to conduct recall repairs.

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On Feb 8, 2004 consumer received a NHTSA recall 03v512000 regarding the accelerator cable casin cap. The dealership still does not have the parts available to conduct recall repairs.

Consumer received NHTSA recall letter 03v512000 regarding accelerator cable casing cap that was attached to the vehicle firewall which could crack due to extended exposure forces from the accelerator cable, and insufficient long term durability of the plastic casing cap. The dealership still did not have the parts available to conduct the recall.

The consumer received a recall letter regarding the accelerator cable casin cap. The dealership did not have the parts available to conduct the recall. The puerto rico, secretary of justice department agency knowing as "daco" told the consumer to call NHTSA.

The consumer received a recall letter regarding the accelerator cable casin cap. The dealership did not have the parts available to conduct the recall. No dealership in puerto rico island had the part on recall.

Consumer received NHTSA recall 03v512000 regarding accelerator cable casing cap that was attached to the vehicle firewall which could crack due to extended exposure to forces from the accelerator cable, and insufficient long term durability of the plastic casing cap. Dealership still did not have the parts available to conduct recall repairs.

While pulling into the driveway driver depressed the brake pedal and vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into the residence. In January 2004 vehicle was repaired under a recall for the throttle cable.

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Consumer received a recall letter regarding the accelerator cable casing cap on February 2, 2003. Dealership did not have the parts available to conduct recall repairs. Also, there were no parts available in puerto rico.

Consumer received a recall letter regarding the accelerator cable casing cap . Dealership did not have the parts available to conduct recall repairs. Also, there were not parts available in puerto rico.

On February 10, 2004 consumer received a recall letter regarding the accelerator cable casing cap . Dealership still did not have the parts available to conduct recall repairs. There was no place in puerto rico that had the parts available.

Consumer received a recall NHTSA 03v51200 regarding vehicle speed control cable casing cap. Dealership still did not have the parts available to conduct recall repairs.

The consumer received a recall letter regarding the cable casing cap. The dealership still does not have the parts available to conduct the recall repair.

Consumer received a recall letter regarding the cable accelerator casing cap. Dealership still did not have the parts available to conduct recall repairs. No dealership in puerto rico had the parts on recall.

Consumer received NHTSA recall letter 03v512000 concerning accelerator cable casing cap. Vehicle was taken to the dealership, and technician determined accelerator cable needed to be replaced, but couldn't guarantee how long it was going to last.

The consumer has been on a waiting list for two months for parts to get to the dealership. The dealer claimed there was a six hundred person waiting list for the recall.

Consumer received NHTSA recall letter 03v512000 regarding accelerator cable casing cap that was attached to the vehicle firewall could crack due to extended exposure to forces from the accelerator cable, and insufficient long term durability of the plastic casing cap. The dealership still did not have the parts available to conduct the recall.

Received a safety recall notice from dealer. Have been trying for several months to schedule an appointment to change parts to no avail. I am worried for my safety and that of my family. The vehicle has been making funny noises and the accelerator seems fast. I hope to hear from someone soon. Thank you.

Consumer received NHTSA recall 03v512000 in January 2004 concerning accelerator cable casing cap cracking due to extended exposure to forces from the accelerator cable, and insufficient long term durability of the plastic casing cap. If the casing cap becomes cracked, movement of the inner accelerator cable through the cap can cause the inner accelerator cable to become frayed. Dealership still does not have the parts to conduct recall repairs.

While traveling at any speed and without prior warning a fuel smell was coming though the vents. This happened only in cold weather. Dealer inspected the vehicle several times, and could not duplicate or correct the problem while it was on warranty. As soon the warranty expired dealer replaced, at owner expense of $680. 00, the throttle cable and the gas filter.

While driving 50 mph vehicle accelerated to a high rate, causing it to roll over. Dealership notified, but did not resolve the problem. When vehicle hit snow, airbags failed to deploy. Also, when incident occurred, consumer was driving home from having recall repair made on accelerator cable.

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I did receive notice of a recall of the 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara regarding an problem with the accelerator cable and the plastic casing which attaches it to the firewall. I have had this problem looked at three times at the local Suzuki dealership over the past 3 years. The recall letter stated that all Suzuki dealerships had the parts in shop and were ready to correct. I have contacted the Suzuki dealership and was told that they did not have the parts in house and would need to order them and that they would call when they got them in. I made contact with them on Monday, January 11, 2004. The letter of recall specifically stated that all dealership had parts already on hand to care of this dangerous defect. I have waited 9 days to hear from them as they were supposed to call when the parts were in. This is an extremely dangerous recall matter and Suzuki has not followed through with correcting this problem expeditiously as their letter stated!.

Recall 03v512000 concerning accelerator cable casing cap failure. Dealer indicated to the consumer that the parts were on national back order, and won't be available for a couple of months.

Consumer received NHTSA recall 03v512000 concerning accelerator cable casing cap. It has been ten months and the dealer does not have the parts available.

Recall 03v512000 concerning accelerator cable casing cap failure. Consumer arrived at the scheduled appointment for recall repairs but dealer did not have the parts to complete the repairs.

The dealership informed the consumer to call back in 5 days to make an appointment to have the accelerator cable casing cap recall 03v512000 performed, although the vehicle experienced a failure, which caused the consumer to hit a pole.

After purchasing my used vehicle in April of 2003 the vehicle seemed to shift hard when taken out of park, or switching from forward to reverse and so on. Occasionally if felt like the gas pedal may be sticking a bit. The check engine light came on & the dealer had a mechanic look at it and replaced the oxygen sensor. But it didn't seem to help the shifting problem. On December 11, 2003 around 4:00 am, I was returning from down state on a two-lane highway, it was raining and around 34 degrees. The gas pedal stuck & the vehicle went out of control. Spinning around several times, striking a guard rail, and going backward into the ditch. The vehicle attempted to roll-over but caught on the bank and slammed back on it's wheels. It struck hard enough to bend 3 rims and explode the top of the radiator. I am currently recovering from multiple back & neck injuries, including two crushed vertebra and nerve damage causing loss of function and tremendous pain. I received your recall notice on the accelerator cable & casing 3 1/2 weeks after the accident. I think you should have issued the recall more expediently. Thank god my children weren't with me!.

Consumer expresses discontent regarding recall from Suzuki corporation the consumer stated he received a recall letter stating it was the second notice, but he never received the first notice. The consumer was told the repairs would need to be performed by trained mechanic which was 80 miles away.