Recall 00V-008
AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. recalled the 1996 to 1997 Suzuki Sidekick: Suspension.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 00V-008
- Reported
- January 20, 2000
- Vehicles affected
- 13,461 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Insufficient strength of the mounting base on the upper end of the front struts can lead to breakage of the mounting bolts that attach the upper end of the front struts to the vehicle body.
The risk
If the strut broke loose, a driver could lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will add a reinforcement, for both front struts, between the front strut mounting base and the vehicle body. In addition, the front strut mounting bases, mounting bolts and nuts, and strut bar stays will be replaced.
Notes from the manufacturer
Suzuki recall no. W2.owner notification began march 3, 2000. 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-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Suzuki Sidekick 1996 to 1997