Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #03V223000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V223000 by Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc. Includes 5,319 affected units, SUZUKI/FMVSS 212/WINDSHIELD MOUNTING, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V223000

Manufacturer: Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc

Report Received Date: 2003-06-16T00:00:00

Subject: Suzuki/fmvss 212/windshield mounting

Component: Visibility

Potentially Affected Units: 5,319

Details

MFR Campaign Number: EC

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: If the windshield is not properly secured, it may separate from the vehicle during a crash which could result in the ejection of unbelted occupants, increasing the risk of severe injury or death.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 03V223000

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Created At: 1742808662

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