SUZUKI GRAND VITARA XL-7 2004: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| Make : SUZUKI | Model : GRAND VITARA XL-7 | Year : 2004 |
| Build Dates : 2003-06-01 - 2004-06-30 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V427000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2004-09-29 | Date Received by ODI: 2004-08-30 | Date Added to Database: 2004-08-31 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Suzuki Motor USA, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 99-ER | ||
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 172093 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
FUEL LOSS IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. |
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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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
SUZUKI RECALL NO. 99-ER.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |
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