SUZUKI VITARA 1999: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V155000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SUZUKI | VITARA | 1999 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-07-06 | 1999-06-28 | 1999-06-30 |
Manufacturers Involved: Suzuki Motor USA, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SE
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1273
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT BELTS MAY NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN AN OCCUPANT INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
DEALERS WILL RETORQUE BOTH OF THE FRONT SEAT BELT LOWER ANCHOR BOLTS TO SPECIFICATION.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 6, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
