Suzuki XL7 and Grand Vitara On December Recall List
American Suzuki Motor Corporation
Models: Suzuki XL-7
Year: 2003
Number Potentially Involved: 20,580
Dates of Manufacture: September 2002 – May 2003
Defect: On certain sport utility vehicles, the ignition
system wiring harness is routed under the intake manifold. The
harness can
rub against the manifold during vehicle operation and abrasion
damage to the
harness can occur. Damage to the wiring harness can cause a
short in the
ignition circuit, which can cause the ignition fuse to blow and
the engine
to stall. This can result in a loss of control of the vehicle
and could cause
a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will repair any wiring harness damage
and will add
additional insulation and a protector plate to prevent the
wiring harness
from becoming damaged. The manufacturer has reported that owner
notification
began on December 16, 2003. Owners may contact Suzuki at
1-800-934-0934.
American Suzuki Motor Corporation
| Models: | Suzuki Grand Vitara | Years: 1999-2004 |
| Suzuki XL-7 | Years: 2001-2004 |
Dates of Manufacture: July 1998 – June 2003
Defect: On certain sport utility vehicles, the accelerator cable 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. If the inner accelerator cable becomes frayed, it can stick during vehicle operation, which could result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the accelerator cable, which includes the plastic casing cap. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began on January 5, 2004. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-800-934-0934.
