Suzuki Vitara recalls
There are 5 safety recalls on record for the Suzuki Vitara, covering 183,085 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
Suzuki Vitara recalls by model year
All recalls
Fuel system, gasoline
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, under ambient temperatures below -25 degrees celsius, moisture can freeze in the fuel pressure regulator. As a result, fuel system pressure may increase at the time of engine start up, causing fuel loss at the fuel pipe/fuel hose connection.
- Risk
- Fuel loss in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel pressure regulator, the fuel deliver hose and replace the hose clamp with an improved clamp. The recall began on september 29, 2004. Owners should contact suzuki at 1‑800‑934‑0934.
Recall number 04V427000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles have an inoperative brake lamp-actuating switch. If the brake lamp-actuating switch does not function properly when the brake pedal is depressed, the brake lights may be inoperative. On vehicles equipped with automatic transaxle, a failure in the brake lamp-actuating switch may also prevent shifting out of park. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
- Risk
- If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion and another vehicle was following closely, a vehicle crash could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch assembly.
Recall number 99V273002 · Recall details
Seat belts: front: anchorage
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: 2-door passenger vehicles. During port installation of rear stereo speakers, the front seat belt lower anchor bolts were removed to facilitate the rear speaker installation and may not have been torqued to specification after installation of the speakers.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, the seat belts may not properly restrain an occupant increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will retorque both of the front seat belt lower anchor bolts to specification.
Recall number 99V155000 · Recall details
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: 2-door passenger vehicles. During port installation of rear stereo speakers, the vehicles wiring harness could have been pinched between the rear stereo speaker and speaker retaining plate.
- Risk
- An electrical short could occur due to the pinched wires.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the position/condition of the rear wiring harness and repair the wiring harness, if necessary.
Recall number 99V154000 · Recall details
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion, a loss of steering control could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the steering shaft coupling.
Recall number 98V324002 · Recall details
Questions about the Suzuki Vitara recalls
How do I check if my Suzuki Vitara 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 Suzuki Vitara have?
5, covering fuel system, gasoline, exterior lighting and seat belts.
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