2001 SUZUKI Grand Vitara
6 Recalls for 2001 SUZUKI Grand Vitara
| Recall Date | Component | Summary |
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| 2001-03-02 | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SOME SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 120, “TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS.” THE PRESENTATION OF SOME OF THE INFORMATION ON THE TIRE INFORMATION LABEL DEVIATES FROM THE FORMAT SET FORTH IN THE STANDARD AND THE LABEL MAY NOT BE “PERMANENTLY AFFIXED” AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW LABELS AS WELL AS AN UPDATE TO THE OWNER’S MANUAL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 26, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934. |
| 2001-04-27 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. UNDER TEMPERATURES BELOW -25 DEGREES, MOISTURE CAN FREEZE IN THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR. FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE COULD INCREASE AT THE TIME OF ENGINE START UP, CAUSING FUEL LOSS AT THE FUEL PIPE/FUEL HOSE CONNECTION.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED INTAKE MANIFOLD VACUUM UNION AND A NEW FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 4, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934. |
| 2005-10-05 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 16-INCH WHEELS, THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS MAY BREAK UNDER SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS. THE BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR IN CONDITIONS WHERE THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN ON A REGULAR BASIS ON EXTREMELY STEEP PAVED DOWN-SLOPES WHILE CONTINUOUSLY APPLYING THE BRAKES.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS ON THESE VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 10, 2005. THESE VEHICLES ARE LOCATED ON ST. THOMAS ISLAND (VIRGIN ISLANDS). OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI DEL CARIBE AT 787-622-0600. |
| 2004-08-30 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 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.
Remedy:
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. |
| 2003-12-05 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES | 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.
Remedy:
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. |
| 2000-12-26 | WHEELS | EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: STEEL REPLACEMENT WHEELS, PART NO. 4310-665D21-27S, USED FOR SPARE PARTS ON 1999-2001 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA AND 2001 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA XL-7 MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE AFFECTED WHEELS WERE PRODUCED FROM JULY 30 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 20, 2000. THE THICKNESS OF THE STEEL WHEEL INBOARD OF THE AREA WHERE THE WHEEL RIM IS WELDED TO THE WHEEL DISK IS LESS THAN THE DESIGN SPECIFICATION.
Remedy:
DEALERS WERE NOTIFIED TO REMOVE ANY OF THESE AFFECTED WHEELS FROM THE STOCK INVENTORY AND RETURN TO AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR COMPANY. SUZUKI WILL NOTIFY ANY END USERS WHICH PURCHASED THE REPLACEMENT WHEELS OF THE DEFECT AND TO RETURN THEIR WHEELS TO SUZUKI FOR A FREE REPLACEMENT. |
0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2001 SUZUKI Grand Vitara
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38 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2001 SUZUKI Grand Vitara
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| 2016-12-28 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10938340 |
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| 2015-10-03 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 10779456 |
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| 2013-10-07 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10547077 |
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| 2013-10-08 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10547265 |
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| 2013-02-08 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | ENGINE | SERVICE BRAKES | STEERING | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10496904 |
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| 2006-09-18 |
TIRES:SIDEWALL
ODI Number: 10168516 |
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| 2005-11-04 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10141739 |
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| 2005-06-10 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
ODI Number: 10126872 |
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| 2005-02-08 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
ODI Number: 10111147 |
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| 2004-11-10 |
AIR BAGS | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ODI Number: 10099810 |
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| 2004-10-18 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
ODI Number: 10097082 |
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| 2004-05-07 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10073319 |
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| 2004-04-13 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ODI Number: 10067083 |
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| 2004-03-16 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ODI Number: 10063269 |
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| 2004-03-15 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ODI Number: 10063191 |
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| 2004-02-26 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10060988 |
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| 2004-03-03 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
ODI Number: 10061210 |
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| 2004-01-29 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
ODI Number: 10056076 |
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| 2003-11-28 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10048747 |
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| 2003-10-30 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ODI Number: 10046085 |
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| 2003-11-19 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | STEERING | SUSPENSION | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 10043958 |
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| 2003-09-03 |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ODI Number: 10038112 |
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| 2003-08-05 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10032099 |
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| 2003-06-04 |
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE | SUSPENSION:FRONT | TIRES
ODI Number: 10021056 |
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| 2003-01-15 |
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10003959 |
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| 2002-11-01 |
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
ODI Number: 8022075 |
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| 2002-11-21 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 8023109 |
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| 2002-10-24 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 8021552 |
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| 2002-03-22 |
SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 8006233 |
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| 2001-08-16 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ODI Number: 894563 |
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| 2001-07-05 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 892018 |
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| 2001-08-23 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 895099 |
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| 2002-08-31 |
TIRES
ODI Number: 766518 |
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| 2002-02-08 |
AIR BAGS | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
ODI Number: 758001 |
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| 2001-11-28 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 755048 |
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| 2001-11-09 |
INTERIOR LIGHTING | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 754306 |
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| 2001-09-13 |
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ODI Number: 752155 |
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| 2001-09-05 |
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
ODI Number: 751685 |
0 Investigations for 2001 SUZUKI Grand Vitara
| Date Opened | Date Closed | Component |
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15 Service Alerts for 2001 SUZUKI Grand Vitara
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2022-07-08 | 020000 SUSPENSION
Reminder of the importance to conduct safety inspections for rust damage to suspension and related parts that could be caused by road salt or other chemicals applied to the roadway. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2022-07-08 | 160000 STRUCTURE
Reminder of the importance to conduct safety inspections for rust damage to suspension and related parts that could be caused by road salt or other chemicals applied to the roadway. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-11-20 | 020000 SUSPENSION
This Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki automobile distributors in the U.S., explaining the importance of proper inspection and maintenance of suspension lower arm ball joints to prevent the ball Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-11-20 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
This Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki automobile distributors in the U.S., explaining the importance of proper inspection and maintenance of suspension lower arm ball joints to prevent the ball Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2003-01-01 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
LOUD CHAIN RATTLING NOISE FROM RIGHT FRONT OF ENGINE BEHIND THE TIMING COVER. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2003-01-01 | 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
REVISED REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR AIR CONDITIONER EVAPORATOR FREEZE-UP DURING USE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2003-01-01 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
OIL WEEPAGE/SEEPAGE FROM LEFT FRONT OF ENGINE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2003-01-01 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE, B1026 FLOW TABLE. SERVICE MANUAL UDPATE CORRECTION. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2003-01-01 | 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
REVISED REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR AIR CONDITIONER EVAPORATOR FREEZE-UP DURING USE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2003-01-01 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
OIL LEVEL READS AT LOW MARK ON OIL LEVEL DIP STICK. 1999 – 2003 VITARA/GRAND VITARA/XL-7. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2004-01-01 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
OIL LEAKING FROM LEFT FRONT OF ENGINE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
EXHAUST NOISE CAN BE HEARD FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
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| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
MODIFICATION OF MAIN BEARING OIL CLEARANCE AND THE BEARING SELECTION PROCEDURE. 1999-2005 SUZUKI VITARA SQ420/SQ625L, GRAND VITARA SQ625W, AND XL-7 JA627 *SC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
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| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MODIFICATION OF MAIN BEARING OIL CLEARANCE AND THE BEARING SELECTION PROCEDURE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
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| 2004-01-01 | 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
REVISED REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
2001 SUZUKI Grand Vitara
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