Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #14V464000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V464000 by Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc. Affecting model year 2010-2013 kizashi vehicles manufactured october 2009 through july 2012 Includes 19,249 affected units, Spider Webs Restricting Air Flow In Vent Line, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2010-2013 kizashi vehicles manufactured october 2009 through july 2012

Defect Summary

Suzuki motor of america, inc. (suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 kizashi vehicles manufactured october 2009 through july 2012. in the affected vehicles, spiders may weave a web in the evaporative canister vent hose, blocking it and causing the fuel tank to have an excessive amount of negative pressure.

Corrective Action

Suzuki is in the process of notifying owners, and dealers will replace the evaporative canister vent line on the affected vehicles with a vent line that has a filter on the end. If the canister vent line is found to be obstructed by a spider web, the fuel tank will also be replaced. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began on august 12, 2014. owners may contact suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. suzuki's number for this recall is vg.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V464000
Manufacturer: Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc
Report Received Date: 2014-07-30T00:00:00
Subject: Spider webs restricting air flow in vent line
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline
Potentially Affected Units: 19,249

Details

MFR Campaign Number: VG
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Suzuki motor of america, inc. (suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 kizashi vehicles manufactured october 2009 through july 2012. in the affected vehicles, spiders may weave a web in the evaporative canister vent hose, blocking it and causing the fuel tank to have an excessive amount of negative pressure.
Consequence Summary: Negative pressure could cause the fuel tank to crack resulting in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: Suzuki is in the process of notifying owners, and dealers will replace the evaporative canister vent line on the affected vehicles with a vent line that has a filter on the end. If the canister vent line is found to be obstructed by a spider web, the fuel tank will also be replaced. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began on august 12, 2014. owners may contact suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. suzuki's number for this recall is vg.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 60.46

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SID: row-ng63~3m9q~6zxd
NHTSA ID: 14V464000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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