Suzuki Grand Vitara, XL-7 (1999-2004): Vehicle speed control
Recall 03V512000 · Dec 5, 2003 · American Suzuki Motor Corp.
196,876
vehicles affected
196,876
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 03V512000
- Date
- Dec 5, 2003
- Maker
- American Suzuki Motor Corp.
- Units affected
- 196,876
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Vehicle speed control > Cables
- Model years
- 1999-2004
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 10 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Suzuki | Grand Vitara | 1999-2004 |
| Suzuki | XL-7 | 2001-2004 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 03V512000?
2 models: Suzuki Grand Vitara (1999-2004), Suzuki XL-7 (2001-2004), about 196,876 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 03V512000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
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.