Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #03V512000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V512000 by Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc. Includes 196,876 affected units, SUZUKI/ACCELERATOR CABLE CASING CAP, component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V512000

Manufacturer: Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc

Report Received Date: 2003-12-05T00:00:00

Subject: Suzuki/accelerator cable casing cap

Component: Vehicle Speed Control

Potentially Affected Units: 196,876

Details

MFR Campaign Number: EM

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-vdgx~37pj.9qed

NHTSA ID: 03V512000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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