1996 Suzuki Sidekick recalls
There are 2 safety recalls on record for the 1996 Suzuki Sidekick, covering 17,786 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
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Suspension
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Insufficient strength of the mounting base on the upper end of the front struts can lead to breakage of the mounting bolts that attach the upper end of the front struts to the vehicle body.
- Risk
- If the strut broke loose, a driver could lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will add a reinforcement, for both front struts, between the front strut mounting base and the vehicle body. In addition, the front strut mounting bases, mounting bolts and nuts, and strut bar stays will be replaced.
Recall number 00V008000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- The fuel tank on these vehicles can become punctured by a fuel tank flange attachment reinforcement during rear-end collisions. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 301, "fuel tank integrity."
- Risk
- Consequence of non-compliance: if an ignition source was present, fuel leakage resulting from this puncture could result in a post-crash fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install two new shield gussets between the fuel tank and attachment brackets to prevent the reinforcement from puncturing the fuel tank wall.
Recall number 96V121002 · Recall details
Questions about the 1996 Suzuki Sidekick recalls
How do I check if my 1996 Suzuki Sidekick has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
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 1996 Suzuki Sidekick have?
2, covering suspension and fuel system, gasoline.
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