NHTSA recall 01V146000
Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Suzuki Grand Vitara
Reported Apr 27, 200159,888 vehicles affectedAMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.Built Jun 1, 1998 – Jun 7, 2000
The defect
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. under temperatures below -25 degrees, moisture can freeze in the fuel pressure regulator. fuel system pressure could increase at the time of engine start up, causing fuel loss at the fuel pipe/fuel hose connection.
The risk
Fuel loss in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
The remedy
Dealers will install a redesigned intake manifold vacuum union and a new fuel pressure regulator. owner notification began june 4, 2001. 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 1-800-934-0934.