Suzuki Grand Vitara, Grand Vitara XL-7, Vitara (1999-2004): Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 04V427000 · Aug 30, 2004 · American Suzuki Motor Corp.
172,093
vehicles affected
172,093
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04V427000
- Date
- Aug 30, 2004
- Maker
- American Suzuki Motor Corp.
- Units affected
- 172,093
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline
- Model years
- 1999-2004
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
FUEL LOSS IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 10 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Suzuki | Grand Vitara | 1999-2003 |
| Suzuki | Grand Vitara XL-7 | 2001-2004 |
| Suzuki | Vitara | 2004 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 04V427000?
3 models: Suzuki Grand Vitara (1999-2003), Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 (2001-2004), Suzuki Vitara (2004), about 172,093 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 04V427000?
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.
What can happen?
FUEL LOSS IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
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.