Suzuki Grand Vitara recalls

26 official safety recalls for the Suzuki Grand Vitara from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

United States: nhtsa.gov/recalls
United Kingdom: check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk

Driver airbag may deploy slowly or rupture
Reported March 14, 2020Model years 1998–1999DVSA recall R/2020/04213,020 vehicles affected
Moisture absorbed by the driver airbag propellant could cause slow deployment or inflator rupture. The inflator or airbag assembly will be replaced; remedy parts are still being developed and produced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
IN THE EVENT OF DEPLOYMENT THE AIR BAG MAY NOT INFLATE PROPERLY
Defect
The absorption of moisture into the driverï¿½s airbag propellant could lead to slow deployment or inflator rupture.
Remedy
Replace the airbag inflator or the airbag assembly. Suzuki is still preparing for the development and production of the remedy parts.
Passenger seat sensor may misclassify occupant
Reported March 7, 2019Model years 2006–2013NHTSA campaign 19V18700031,302 vehicles affected
High humidity and temperature may shrink the front passenger leather seat, causing its sensor mat to misclassify an adult or child. In a crash, the passenger air bag may deploy when a child is seated there, increasing injury risk. Dealers will replace the seat bottom cushion free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Defect
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Kizashi and 2006-2013 Grand Vitara vehicles. The front passenger leather seat may shrink due to high humidity and high temperature. As a result, the occupant classification system (OCS) sensor mat may not accurately detect if an adult or child is occupying the seat.
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, an incorrect classification may result in the passenger frontal air bag deploying even if there is a child in the front passenger seat, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat bottom cushion, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on May 3, 2019. All second letters notifying owners of the remedy were mailed by April 10, 2020. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's numbers for this recall are 4011 and 4012.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Power steering pulley may break apart
Reported September 25, 2018Model years 2006NHTSA campaign 18V667000304 vehicles affected
Heat stress may cause the plastic part of the power steering belt tensioner pulley to break. Pieces could dislodge the drive belt, causing sudden loss of steering assist and increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the pulley free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Defect
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara vehicles. The power steering pump belt tension adjuster pulley has an outer portion that is made of plastic. Repeated heat stress can cause the plastic material to deteriorate, causing pieces of the pulley to break off.
Consequence
Broken pieces of the pulley can get caught between the pulley and the drive belt, causing the drive belt to come off, resulting in a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering pump drive belt tension adjuster pulley, free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2018. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is 4009. Note: The vehicles included in this recall were not previously recalled under 10V-250.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Gear shift rear shaft may break
Reported March 20, 2017Model years 2008–2013DVSA recall R/2017/0764,272 vehicles affected
The gear shift rear shaft may have insufficient strength and break during use, preventing gear selection or changes. The shaft will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
DRIVER MAY BE UNABLE TO CHANGE / SELECT GEAR
Defect
Due to insufficient strength of the gear shift rear shaft it could break off during use.
Remedy
On affected vehicles replace the gear shift rear shaft
Manual transmission shift shaft may break
Reported February 9, 2017Model years 2009–2013NHTSA campaign 17V085000791 vehicles affected
The gear shift rear shaft may break, preventing gear changes and increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the shaft free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Defect
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Grand Vitara vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. The gear shift rear shaft on these vehicles may break, preventing the gears from being able to be changed.
Consequence
If the transmission cannot be shifted, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the gear shift rear shaft, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is VZ.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Passenger seat sensor mat may fail
Reported September 6, 2013Model years 2006–2011NHTSA campaign 13V405000189,901 vehicles affected
Repeated flexing may cause the front passenger seat sensor mat to fail, allowing the air bag to deploy in a crash regardless of whether the occupant is an adult or child. Dealers will replace the seat cushion assembly, including the sensor mat, free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
AIR BAGS
Defect
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Grand Vitara and 2007-2011 SX4 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, over time, the OCS sensor mat installed in the front passenger seat may fail due to repeated flexing of the mat from use of the seat. As a result, during a crash necessitating deployment, the air bag will deploy regardless of whether the front seat occupant is an adult or a child.
Consequence
Air bag deployment with a child in the front passenger side seat increases the risk of injury to that child.
Remedy
Suzuki will notify owners and dealers will replace the front passenger seat cushion assembly (which includes the OCS sensor mat) free of charge. Sufficient quantities of parts are not currently available to fix all of the affected vehicles. Owners will be notified of the recall in October 2013 and will receive a second notification when parts are available to have their vehicle repaired. The recall began on May 23, 2014. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's recall campaign number is VD.
Notes
Note: Vehicles which previously had a countermeasure occupant classification system (OCS) sensor mat installed under the special coverage campaign conducted by Suzuki distributors in the United States are not affected by this recall.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Drive belt tensioner spring may break
Reported April 18, 2011Model years 2008–2010DVSA recall R/2011/0102,690 vehicles affected
If the tensioner spring breaks, the drive belt may lose tension and stop the alternator, water pump and air-conditioning compressor from operating. The belt may come off, causing increased steering effort. The drive belt tensioner assembly will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
DRIVE BELT TENSIONER MAY BREAK.
Defect
The internal spring within the drive belt tensioner may break causing the drive belt to loose tension. This will prevent the alternator water pump and air-conditioning compressor pulleys from operating. Warning lamps associated with battery charging and engine coolant temperature will illuminate. In the worst case the drive belt may come off preventing the power steering pulley from operating increased driver effort will be required to steer the vehicle.
Remedy
Replacement of the drive belt tensioner assembly.
Drive belt tensioner spring may break
Reported January 27, 2011Model years 2009–2011NHTSA campaign 11V05500032,291 vehicles affected
The tension adjuster pulley spring may break, allowing the drive belt to slip or come off. This can increase steering effort, cause the engine to overheat or stall, or discharge the battery. Dealers will replace the pulley with an improved part free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Defect
SUZUKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-CYLINDER ENGINES; MODEL YEAR 2011 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES PRODUCED PRIOR TO OCTOBER 17, 2010; MODEL YEAR 2010 SUZUKI SX4 PASSENGER VEHICLES; AND 2011 SUZUKI SX4 PASSENGER VEHICLES PRODUCED PRIOR TO OCTOBER 14, 2010. THE TENSION ADJUSTER PULLEY FOR THE DRIVE BELT THAT OPERATES THE ALTERNATOR, WATER PUMP, AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR AND POWER STEERING PUMP, HAS AN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED INTERNAL SPRING THAT CAN BREAK DUE TO REPEATED STRESS. IF THE SPRING BREAKS, THE DRIVE BELT WILL NOT BE ADJUSTED PROPERLY AND CAN SLIP, CAUSING A SQUEAKING NOISE. OR THE DRIVE BELT COULD COME OFF CAUSING THE DRIVER TO INCREASE TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THIS CAN ALSO CAUSE THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE INDICATION TO RISE, WHICH CAN LEAD TO THE ENGINE OVERHEATING, OR CAN CAUSE THE CHARGING LIGHT TO COME ON, WHICH CAN LEAD TO BATTERY DISCHARGE AND ENGINE STALL.
Consequence
IF THE DRIVE BELT COMES OFF, REQUIRING THE DRIVER TO USE INCREASED STEERING EFFORT, OR THE ENGINE STALLS, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TENSION ADJUSTER PULLEY WITH AN IMPROVED PART. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 16, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-887-697-8985 OR VISIT SUZUKI'S WEBSITE AT HTTP://WWW.SUZUKIAUTO.COM.
Notes
SUZUKI SAFETY RECALL NO. SM.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Navigation unit battery may overheat
Reported September 1, 2010Model years 2010NHTSA campaign 10V39200020,692 vehicles affected
The navigation unit battery may overheat and cause a fire. Garmin technicians will replace the battery and insert a spacer free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Defect
SUZUKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 SX4, 2010 GRAND VITARA, AND 2009 THROUGH 2010 EQUATOR VEHICLES THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH A GARMIN NUVI MODEL 750, 760, AND 765 NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THE BATTERIES CONTAINED IN THE AFFECTED GPS UNITS CAN OVERHEAT.
Consequence
OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
SUZUKI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY GARMIN TECHNICIANS BY REPLACING THE BATTERY AND INSERTING A SPACER ON TOP OF THE BATTERY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN DIRECTLY AT 1-866-957-1981 OR SUZUKI AT 1-887-697-8985. OWNERS MAY ALSO VISIT GARMIN'S WEBSITE AT WWW.GARMIN.COM/NUVIBATTERYPCBRECALL.
Notes
SUZUKI'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS SJ.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Power steering tensioner pulley may fail
Reported July 26, 2010DVSA recall R/2010/06710,850 vehicles affected
The tensioner pulley may fail and cut drive to the hydraulic pump, causing a loss of steering assistance. The pulley will be inspected and replaced if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
LOSS OF STEERING ASSISTANCE.
Defect
Steering assistance may be lost because the power steering tensioner pulley material is not to specification. The pulley may fail and cause a loss of drive to the hydraulic pump.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to inspect and where necessary replace the power steering tensioner pulley.
Power steering belt tensioner pulley may break
Reported June 9, 2010Model years 2006NHTSA campaign 10V25000046,549 vehicles affected
Heat stress can deteriorate the plastic pulley and cause pieces to break off. Debris may dislodge the drive belt, increasing the effort needed to steer and the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the pulley free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Defect
SUZUKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR MODEL YEAR 2006 GRAND VITARA AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 XL-7 VEHICLES. THE TENSION ADJUSTER PULLEY FOR THE DRIVE BELT THAT OPERATES THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR (IF EQUIPPED) HAS AN OUTER PORTION THAT IS MADE OF PLASTIC. REPEATED HEAT STRESS CAN CAUSE THE PLASTIC MATERIAL TO DETERIORATE AND PIECES OF THE PULLEY CAN BREAK OFF.
Consequence
BROKEN PIECES OF THE PULLEY CAN GET CAUGHT BETWEEN THE PULLEY AND THE DRIVE BELT, CAUSING THE DRIVE BELT TO COME OFF AND RESULTING IN THE DRIVER NEEDING INCREASED EFFORT TO STEER THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER STEERING PUMP DRIVE BELT TENSION ADJUSTER PULLEY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 28, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.
Notes
SUZUKI SAFETY RECALL NO.SB.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Engine wiring harness may chafe and cause a fire
Reported June 15, 2009Model years 2005–2007DVSA recall R/2009/0493,751 vehicles affected
The engine wiring harness may chafe on a cam cover or securing bolt, potentially causing sudden engine power loss or a fire. A protector will be fitted to the harness.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
FIRE MAY OCCUR
Defect
It has been identified that due to improper insulation of a branch of the engine wiring harness the possibility exists that the harness will chafe on either a cam cover securing bolt or on the cam cover itself. Damage to the harness may lead to a sudden loss of engine power or in the worst case a fire.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the subject wiring harness fitted with a protector.
Intercooler pipe insulation may cause a filter fire
Reported September 22, 2008Model years 2005–2008DVSA recall R/2008/1206,591 vehicles affected
The intercooler outlet pipe insulation may detach, leading to carbon buildup in the particulate filter that can overheat or melt; in the worst case, the filter may catch fire. The insulation will be replaced with an updated part and bracket.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
FIRE MAY OCCUR
Defect
It has been identified that due to the use of an inappropriate material for the intercooler outlet pipe insulator it is possible for the intercooler outlet pipe insulation to detach from the throttle body. This may cause excessive deposition of carbon within the diesel particulate filter that may burn up and result in overheating or melting of the filter. In the worst case the filter may catch fire.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the intercooler outlet pipe insulator replaced with a quality assured component and bracket.
Fuel pipes may crack and leak
Reported February 4, 2008Model years 2006–2007DVSA recall R/2007/1802,197 vehicles affected
Improperly shaped fuel pipes may crack due to engine vibration, allowing fuel to escape. The fuel pipe assembly will be replaced with a modified version.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
FUEL MAY LEAK
Defect
Due to improper shaping of the fuel pipes and engine vibration it is possible that the pipes may crack and allow fuel to escape.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles and replace fuel pipe assembly with modified version.
Shift lever may move out of park unexpectedly
Reported December 7, 2007Model years 2006–2007NHTSA campaign 07V55400040,424 vehicles affected
A sticking shift lock arm may let the shift lever move out of Park with the key removed and without pressing the brake. The vehicle could roll away if the parking brake is not fully engaged. Dealers will replace the shift lock module free of charge.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Defect
CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 114, 'THEFT PROTECTION. ' THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SELECTOR LEVER "PARK" LOCK FUNCTION MAY BE INOPERATIVE DUE TO A STICKING SHIFT LOCK ARM. THE SHIFT LEVER MAY BE ABLE TO BE SHIFTED OUT OF "PARK" WITH THE KEY REMOVED AND WITHOUT DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL.
Consequence
THIS CAN GIVE RISE TO INCREASED INCIDENTS OF CRASHES RESULTING FROM THE ROLLAWAY OF PARKED VEHICLES AS A RESULT OF INADVERTENTLY MOVING THE SHIFT LEVER FROM THE "PARK" POSITION WHEN THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT FULLY ENGAGED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SHIFT LOCK MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.
Notes
SUZUKI RECALL NO. PE.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Engine wiring harness may chafe and lose power
Reported September 10, 2007Model years 2005–2006DVSA recall R/2007/1023,579 vehicles affected
A poorly insulated branch of the engine wiring harness may chafe on a cam cover bolt and become damaged, potentially causing sudden loss of engine power. The harness will be inspected, repaired as needed and fitted with a protective cover.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
WIRING HARNESS MAY CHAFE RESULTING IN POSSIBLE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER
Defect
It has been identified that due to improper insulation of a branch of the engine wiring harness. The possibility exists that the harness can chafe on the cam cover securing bolt and sustain damage. Should this occur a possible sudden loss of engine power might ensue.
Remedy
Subject vehicles will have the engine wiring harness inspected and repaired as necessary before being fitted with a protective cover.
Intercooler may come apart and ignite filter
Reported September 10, 2007Model years 2005–2007DVSA recall R/2007/0853,775 vehicles affected
The intercooler may come apart, causing an incorrect air-fuel mixture in the diesel particulate filter. The filter may ignite. An engine intercooler attachment assembly will be fitted.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
RISK OF FIRE
Defect
It has been identified that the intercooler has been improperly designed. This may allow the intercooler to come apart in use causing an improper mixture ratio of air/fuel in the diesel particulate filter. In the worst case the particulate filter may ignite.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will be fitted with an engine intercooler attachment assembly.
Intercooler hose may cause particulate filter fire
Reported September 10, 2007Model years 2005–2007DVSA recall R/2007/0843,421 vehicles affected
An improperly designed intercooler inlet hose may cause an incorrect air/fuel mixture in the diesel particulate filter, which could ignite. A modified intercooler hose will be fitted.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
RISK OF FIRE
Defect
It has been identified that due to an improper design of the intercooler inlet hose there is a possibility that the air/fuel mixture ratio may be incorrect within the diesel particulate filter assembly. This in the worst case may cause the diesel particulate filter to ignite.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will be fitted with a modified intercooler hose.
Intercooler outlet pipe may fail
Reported November 20, 2006Model years 2005–2006DVSA recall R/2006/1722,931 vehicles affected
The intercooler outlet pipe may fail, potentially causing the diesel particulate filter to catch fire. The pipe will be replaced with a countermeasure part.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
INTERCOOLER PIPE CLAMP MAY FAIL
Defect
There is a possibility that the outlet pipe of the intercooler may fail. In the worst case this could lead to the diesel particulate filter catching fire.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the intercooler pipe with a countermeasure part.
Rear drive shaft retainer may crack and lock the gears
Reported December 1, 2005Model years 2006NHTSA campaign 05V54800095 vehicles affected
The left side of the rear drive shaft retainer may crack, and oil leakage may cause the gears to stick. The rear differential gears could lock, disabling the vehicle and increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and replace the retainer's left side.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Defect
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RETAINER REAR DRIVE SHAFT MAY CRACK AND THE GEARS MAY GET STUCK DUE TO OIL LEAKAGE BY THE RETAINER.
Consequence
THIS CAN LEAD TO THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL GEARS LOCKING UP AND THE VEHICLE MAY BECOME DISABLED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RETAINER REAR DRIVE SHAFT. SUZUKI WILL CALL OWNERS ON OR ABOUT DECEMBER 15, 2005. FOLLOWUP LETTERS TO OWNERS WERE MAILED ON FEBRUARY 13, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.
Notes
SUZUKI RECALL NO. HT.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION?S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Front brake discs may break
Reported October 5, 2005Model years 1999–2005NHTSA campaign 05V452000801 vehicles affected
Under severe conditions, including regular braking on extremely steep paved down-slopes, front brake discs may break. The front brakes could stop working and the vehicle may pull to one side, potentially causing a crash. Dealers will replace the front brake discs.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Defect
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 BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 10, 2005. THESE VEHICLES ARE LOCATED ON ST. THOMAS ISLAND (VIRGIN ISLANDS). OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI DEL CARIBE AT 787-622-0600.
Notes
SUZUKI RECALL NO. 99-HQ.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Fuel pressure regulator may freeze and cause a leak
Reported August 30, 2004Model years 1999–2003NHTSA campaign 04V427000172,093 vehicles affected
Below -25 degrees Celsius, moisture may freeze in the fuel pressure regulator and raise system pressure at engine start, causing fuel loss at a pipe and hose connection. Fuel near an ignition source could cause a fire. Dealers will replace the regulator and fuel delivery hose and fit an improved clamp.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect
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.
Consequence
FUEL LOSS IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
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.
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).
Accelerator cable may fray and stick
Reported December 5, 2003Model years 1999–2004NHTSA campaign 03V512000196,876 vehicles affected
The cable casing cap can crack and allow the inner accelerator cable to fray and stick, making vehicle speed difficult to control. Dealers will replace the accelerator cable, including its casing cap.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Defect
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE ACCELERATOR CABLE CASING CAP THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE FIREWALL CAN CRACK DUE TO EXTENDED EXPOSURE TO FORCES FROM THE ACCELERATOR CABLE AND INSUFFICIENT LONG-TERM DURABILITY OF THE PLASTIC CASING CAP. IF THE CASING CAP BECOMES CRACKED, MOVEMENT OF THE INNER ACCELERATOR CABLE THROUGH THE CAP CAN CAUSE THE INNER ACCELERATOR CABLE TO BECOME FRAYED.
Consequence
IF THE INNER ACCELERATOR CABLE BECOMES FRAYED, IT CAN STICK DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. IN THE CASE WHERE AN ACCELERATOR CABLE STICKS, THE DRIVER COULD HAVE DIFFICULTY CONTROLLING VEHICLE SPEED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR CABLE, WHICH INCLUDES THE PLASTIC CASING CAP. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JANUARY 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.
Notes
SUZUKI RECALL NO. EM.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Windshield may not be properly secured
Reported June 16, 2003Model years 2002–2003NHTSA campaign 03V2230005,319 vehicles affected
Insufficient adhesion between paint layers may leave the windshield insecure. It could separate in a crash, increasing the risk of unbelted occupants being ejected. Dealers will inspect and, if needed, repaint the vehicle, replace it or repurchase and destroy it.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Defect
CERTAIN PASSENGER (111 MY 2002 ESTEEM, 777 MY 2002 AERIO, 2,368 MY 2003 AERIO) AND SPORT UTILITY (324 MY 2002 GRAND VITARA, 274 MY 2003 GRAND VITARA, 684 MY 2002 GRAND VITARA XL-7, AND 781 MY 2003 GRAND VITARA XL-7) VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, 'WINDSHIELD MOUNTING." THE WINDSHIELD MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SECURED TO THE VEHICLE BODY DUE TO INSUFFICIENT ADHESION BETWEEN THE PAINT APPLIED DURING THE SECOND-STAGE PAINTING PROCESS AND THE PAINT APPLIED DURING FINAL-STAGE PAINTING.
Consequence
IF THE WINDSHIELD IS NOT PROPERLY SECURED, IT MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE DURING A CRASH WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE EJECTION OF UNBELTED OCCUPANTS, INCREASING THE RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES. VEHICLES THAT ARE FOUND TO HAVE INSUFFICIENT PAINT ADHESION WILL EITHER HAVE THE PROBLEM REMEDIED BY REPAINTING, OR WILL BE REPLACED, OR REPURCHASED AND DESTROYED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JULY 8, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.
Notes
SUZUKI RECALL NO. EC.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Fuel pressure regulator may cause a fuel leak
Reported April 27, 2001Model years 1999–2001NHTSA campaign 01V14600059,888 vehicles affected
Below -25 degrees, moisture may freeze in the fuel pressure regulator, increasing pressure at engine start and causing fuel to leak at the pipe and hose connection. Fuel could catch fire if there is an ignition source. Dealers will install a redesigned vacuum union and a new regulator.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. UNDER TEMPERATURES BELOW -25 DEGREES, MOISTURE CAN FREEZE IN THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR. FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE COULD INCREASE AT THE TIME OF ENGINE START UP, CAUSING FUEL LOSS AT THE FUEL PIPE/FUEL HOSE CONNECTION.
Consequence
FUEL LOSS IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED INTAKE MANIFOLD VACUUM UNION AND A NEW FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 4, 2001. 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.
Notes
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Tire information label may be unclear
Reported March 2, 2001Model years 2001NHTSA campaign 01V07000014,911 vehicles affected
The tire information label may not follow the required format or be permanently attached, so some customers may not understand it. Dealers will install new labels and provide an owner’s manual update.
Official NHTSA recall text
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SOME SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." THE PRESENTATION OF SOME OF THE INFORMATION ON THE TIRE INFORMATION LABEL DEVIATES FROM THE FORMAT SET FORTH IN THE STANDARD AND THE LABEL MAY NOT BE "PERMANENTLY AFFIXED" AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.
Consequence
THE LABEL MAY NOT BE FULLY UNDERSTOOD BY SOME CUSTOMERS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW LABELS AS WELL AS AN UPDATE TO THE OWNER'S MANUAL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 26, 2001. 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.
Notes
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

Back to the Suzuki Grand Vitara

Driver airbag may deploy slowly or rupture

Passenger seat sensor may misclassify occupant

Power steering pulley may break apart

Gear shift rear shaft may break

Manual transmission shift shaft may break

Passenger seat sensor mat may fail

Drive belt tensioner spring may break

Drive belt tensioner spring may break

Navigation unit battery may overheat

Power steering tensioner pulley may fail

Power steering belt tensioner pulley may break

Engine wiring harness may chafe and cause a fire

Intercooler pipe insulation may cause a filter fire

Fuel pipes may crack and leak

Shift lever may move out of park unexpectedly

Engine wiring harness may chafe and lose power

Intercooler may come apart and ignite filter

Intercooler hose may cause particulate filter fire

Intercooler outlet pipe may fail

Rear drive shaft retainer may crack and lock the gears

Front brake discs may break

Fuel pressure regulator may freeze and cause a leak

Accelerator cable may fray and stick

Windshield may not be properly secured

Fuel pressure regulator may cause a fuel leak

Tire information label may be unclear