NHTSA recall 03V512000
Vehicle Speed Control · Suzuki Motor USA, LLC
Details
What's 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.
Why it matters: 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: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara
- 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara
- 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara
- 2001 Suzuki XL-7
- 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara
- 2002 Suzuki XL-7
- 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara
- 2003 Suzuki XL-7
- 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara
- 2004 Suzuki XL-7
All model years NHTSA lists
1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 2001 Suzuki Xl-7, 2002 Suzuki Xl-7, 2003 Suzuki Xl-7, 2004 Suzuki Xl-7.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 03V512000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.