2000–2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara & 2001–2006 Suzuki XL-7 recall: brakes
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
The front brakes may become inoperative and the vehicle may pull to one side. This could result in a crash without prior warning.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V452000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 99-HQ
- Manufacturer
- AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
- Vehicles affected
- 801
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Nov 10, 2005
- Built
- Feb 1, 1998 – Aug 31, 2005
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Suzuki recall no. 99-HQ.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.