Suzuki Aerio, Esteem, Grand Vitara, Grand Vitara XL-7 and 1 more (2002-2003): Visibility
Recall 03V223000 · Jun 16, 2003 · American Suzuki Motor Corp.
5,319
vehicles affected
5,319
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03V223000
- Date
- Jun 16, 2003
- Maker
- American Suzuki Motor Corp.
- Units affected
- 5,319
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Visibility > Windshield
- Model years
- 2002-2003
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
5 models, 7 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Suzuki | Aerio | 2002-2003 |
| Suzuki | Esteem | 2002 |
| Suzuki | Grand Vitara | 2002-2003 |
| Suzuki | Grand Vitara XL-7 | 2003 |
| Suzuki | Grand Vitara XL7 | 2002 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 03V223000?
5 models: Suzuki Aerio (2002-2003), Suzuki Esteem (2002), Suzuki Grand Vitara (2002-2003) and 2 more, about 5,319 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 03V223000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.