SUZUKI VITARA 2004: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V427000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SUZUKI | VITARA | 2004 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2004-09-29 | 2004-08-30 | 2004-08-31 |
Production Dates: 2003-07-01 - 2003-09-30
Manufacturers Involved: Suzuki Motor USA, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 99-ER
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 172093
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
FUEL LOSS IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
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.
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'.
