2007 Suzuki XL7: gas smell in the cabin

Filed Jun 1, 2023 · Fuel system · 215,000 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2007 Suzuki XL7. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer after she discovered that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 12V597000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact stated that after the vehicle was retrieved from the dealer and the recall was presumably completed, the vehicle was driven to the residence and parked. The contact then stated on the same day while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal fuel odor throughout the cabin of the vehicle before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed back to the residence. The contact then notified the dealer of the failure, but the contact was denied service. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the crank shaft position sensor was faulty. The contact stated that she previously had the vehicle diagnosed by a different independent mechanic and was informed that the engine was not getting fuel when the vehicle was started. The contact was informed that the fuel pump module assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the recall was completed, and further repairs would be at the expense of the owner. The failure mileage was approximately 215,000.

Filed Jul 2, 2021 · Fuel system · 194,000 miles · WY

The contact owns a 2007 Suzuki XL7. The contact stated while approaching the vehicle, the contact became aware of gasoline fumes outside of the vehicle. Additionally, while attempting to start the vehicle, several attempts were needed to start the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact stated that the failure was with the pressure line attached to the fuel pump which leaked and cracked. The mechanic installed a seal into the crack of the fuel pump to temporarily repair the failure. The mechanic recommended that the fuel pump be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacture was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 194,000.

Filed Aug 28, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · 250,000 miles · CO

Fumes coming inside truck from the gas causing inhalation and dizziness and headache. No leakage. Even when truck is turned off, the smell of gas is still strong. Fear of explosion.

Filed Mar 30, 2017 · Engine, Fuel system · 170,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki xl7. While driving various speeds, the vehicle shook and a strong fuel odor emitted in and around the vehicle. In addition, after fueling the vehicle, it failed to start and the engine made a loud noise and failed to accelerate over 15 MPH. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was previously repaired a recall for the fuel system, gasoline. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The federal safety agency campaign number was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

Filed May 31, 2013 · Fuel system · 120,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 suzuki xl7. The contact stated that the vehicle smelled of gasoline fuel. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was advised that the port on the fuel pump was fractured and leaking fuel. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 12v597000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 130,000.