Suzuki Samurai recalls

3 official safety recalls for the Suzuki Samurai 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:

  1. Front seat belt buckle buttons may break

    Reported May 24, 1995Model years 1988–1991NHTSA campaign 95V103008127,155 vehicles affected

    A release button can break, allowing pieces into the buckle and causing it to work improperly. The seat belt may not protect an occupant adequately in a crash. Check both buckles; a dealer will repair or replace a faulty buckle free of charge. A remedy for buttons that are not broken is being developed.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
    Defect
    THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
    Consequence
    THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
    Remedy
    OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, AND THEN PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCH PLATE SHOULD POP OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. IF EITHER BUTTON SHOWS A SIGN OF BREAKING OR CRACKING OR IF EITHER BUCKLE FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY, OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CONTACT THEIR AUTHORIZED DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE BUCKLE REPLACED OR REPAIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER IS DEVELOPING A REMEDY DESIGNED TO PREVENT FAILURE OF THE BUTTONS THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY BROKEN.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEAT BELTS; BELT BUCKLES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELTS MADE BY TAKATA CORPORATION.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEAE CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-714-996-7040. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

  2. Fuel return hose may detach from pump

    Reported May 23, 1985Model years 1985NHTSA campaign 85V0660001,662 vehicles affected

    The fuel return hose may be too short and detach from the fuel pump, potentially causing an engine compartment fire. The hose will be replaced with a longer one.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
    Defect
    THE FUEL RETURN HOSE IS OF INSUFFICIENT LENGTH AND CAN DETACH FROM THE FUEL PUMP. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
    Remedy
    REPLACE THE FUEL RETURN HOSE WITH A LONGER ONE.
    Notes
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FOUR WHEEL DRIVE MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. SYSTEM: FUEL RETURN HOSE.

  3. Steering lock buzzer is missing

    Reported September 4, 1984Model years 1984–1985NHTSA campaign 84V1020004,895 vehicles affected

    The missing buzzer fails to remind the driver to remove the ignition key when leaving the vehicle. The steering lock assembly and a buzzer will be installed.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
    Defect
    BUZZER WAS NOT INSTALLED TO REMIND DRIVER TO REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY WHEN LEAVING THE VEHICLE. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 114, "THEFT PROTECTION".
    Remedy
    THE STEERING LOCK ASSEMBLY AND A BUZZER WILL BE INSTALLED.
    Notes
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES AND TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING LOCK ASSEMBLY WARNING MECHANISM.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: DRIVER COULD INADVERTENTLY LEAVE KEYS IN THE IGNITIONAND VEHICLE COULD BE STOLEN.

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.

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