- SUZUKI / GRAND VITARA / 1999-2005
- SUZUKI / XL-7 / 2001-2006
Suzuki Recall No: 99-HQ.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V452000
Mfg's Report Date : OCT 03, 2005
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION
COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1673
Summary: On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 16-inch wheels, the front brake discs may break under severe driving conditions. The breakage can occur in conditions where the vehicle is driven on a regular basis on extremely steep paved down-slopes while continuously applying the brakes.
Consequence: The front brakes may become inoperative and the vehicle may pull to one side. This could result in a crash without prior warning.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front brake discs on these vehicles. The recall is expected to begin during October 2005. These vehicles are located on St. Thomas Island (virgin islands). Owners should contact Suzuki Del Caribe at 787-622-0600.
Notes: Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administrations vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov
