2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 recall: ignition
American Suzuki Motor Corp. reported this safety recall on December 2, 2003. It covers about 20,580 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 20,580
- reported
- Dec 2, 2003
- owners notified
- Dec 16, 2003
- related complaints
- 4
Electrical system: ignition
- What is wrong
- On certain sport utility vehicles, the ignition system wiring harness is routed under the intake manifold. The harness can rub against the manifold during vehicle operation and abrasion damage to the harness can occur.
- Risk
- Damage to the wiring harness can cause a short in the ignition circuit, which can cause the ignition fuse to blow and the engine to stop running. This can result in a loss of control of the vehicle and could cause a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will repair any wiring harness damage and will add additional insulation and a protector plate to prevent the wiring harness from becoming damaged. Owner notification began on december 16, 2003. Owners should contact suzuki at 1‑800‑934‑0934.
Recall number 03V495000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 4 complaints about electrical problems.
Questions about recall 03V495000
Is there a recall on the 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 ignition?
Yes. Recall 03V495000, reported on December 2, 2003, covers about 20,580 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 03V495000?
Dealers will repair any wiring harness damage and will add additional insulation and a protector plate to prevent the wiring harness from becoming damaged. Owner notification began on december 16, 2003. Owners should contact suzuki at 1‑800‑934‑0934.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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