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4 Recalls for 2002 SUZUKI Grand Vitara
| Recall Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 2003-06-16 | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 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. Remedy: 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. |
0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2002 SUZUKI Grand Vitara
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47 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2002 SUZUKI Grand Vitara
| Date | Component | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-01-02 |
AIR BAGS | SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 11296613 | |||
| 2010-02-22 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10312651 | |||
| 2008-11-10 |
TIRES
ODI Number: 10248323 | |||
| 2007-11-29 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10210568 | |||
| 2007-08-22 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
ODI Number: 10200466 | |||
| 2006-02-03 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
ODI Number: 10149408 | |||
| 2005-11-29 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10143880 | |||
| 2005-10-26 |
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ODI Number: 10142141 | |||
| 2005-10-24 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS | SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
ODI Number: 10140554 | |||
| 2005-07-30 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10130652 | |||
| 2005-03-29 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
ODI Number: 10116019 | |||
| 2005-03-28 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10114846 | |||
| 2005-01-21 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10108544 | |||
| 2005-01-05 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
ODI Number: 10109523 | |||
| 2005-01-04 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ODI Number: 10106775 | |||
| 2004-11-23 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 10101553 | |||
| 2004-10-12 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10096629 | |||
| 2004-10-14 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10096864 | |||
| 2004-09-13 |
STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 10091884 | |||
| 2005-05-06 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
ODI Number: 10090387 | |||
| 2004-10-19 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
ODI Number: 10081844 | |||
| 2004-06-30 |
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | TIRES
ODI Number: 10080182 | |||
| 2004-05-11 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ODI Number: 10073447 | |||
| 2004-03-11 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10066609 | |||
| 2004-03-29 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ODI Number: 10065140 | |||
| 2004-03-17 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10062428 | |||
| 2004-04-08 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
ODI Number: 10062961 | |||
| 2004-03-15 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ODI Number: 10063188 | |||
| 2004-03-24 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
ODI Number: 10064794 | |||
| 2004-03-17 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
ODI Number: 10062448 | |||
| 2004-03-01 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
ODI Number: 10061052 | |||
| 2004-02-18 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10059232 | |||
| 2004-02-24 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
ODI Number: 10059692 | |||
| 2004-02-10 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
ODI Number: 10057851 | |||
| 2004-01-23 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
ODI Number: 10055763 | |||
| 2004-01-15 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10054209 | |||
| 2004-01-13 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
ODI Number: 10053884 | |||
| 2003-12-03 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | WHEELS
ODI Number: 10049964 | |||
| 2003-11-19 |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10042651 | |||
| 2003-08-11 |
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | TIRES
ODI Number: 10033535 | |||
| 2002-11-06 |
SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 8022306 | |||
| 2002-10-11 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 8020675 | |||
| 2002-10-11 |
EQUIPMENT | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 8020674 | |||
| 2002-08-27 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ODI Number: 8017350 | |||
| 2004-08-11 |
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
ODI Number: 10086600 | |||
| 2002-12-06 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | SUSPENSION:FRONT | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 770551 | |||
| 2002-11-06 |
SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 769342 |
0 Investigations for 2002 SUZUKI Grand Vitara
| Date Opened | Date Closed | Component |
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14 Service Alerts for 2002 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 | 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") | |
| 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") | |
| 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") | |
| 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") |