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Suzuki Esteem recalls

There is 1 safety recall on record for the Suzuki Esteem, covering 5,319 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

Suzuki Esteem recalls by model year

2002 1

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Visibility: windshieldReported June 16, 2003 · 5,319 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Certain passenger (111 my 2002 esteem, 777 my 2002 aerio, 2,368 my 2003 aerio) and sport utility (324 my 2002 grand vitara, 274 my 2003 grand vitara, 684 my 2002 grand vitara xl-7, and 781 my 2003 grand vitara xl-7) vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, 'windshield mounting." the windshield may not be properly secured to the vehicle body due to insufficient adhesion between the paint applied during the second-stage painting process and the paint applied during final-stage painting.
Risk
If the windshield is not properly secured, it may separate from the vehicle during a crash which could result in the ejection of unbelted occupants, increasing the risk of severe injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect these vehicles. Vehicles that are found to have insufficient paint adhesion will either have the problem remedied by repainting, or will be replaced, or repurchased and destroyed. Owner notification began on july 8, 2003. Owners should contact suzuki at 1‑800‑934‑0934.

Recall number 03V223000 · Recall details

Questions about the Suzuki Esteem recalls

How do I check if my Suzuki Esteem has an open recall?

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Do I have to pay for a recall repair?

No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.

How many recalls does the Suzuki Esteem have?

1, covering visibility.

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