NHTSA recall 05V452000
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
Suzuki Grand Vitara and 1 more
Reported Oct 5, 2005801 vehicles affectedAMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.Maker’s number 99-HQBuilt Feb 1, 1998 – Aug 31, 2005
The defect
On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 16-inch wheels, the front brake discs may break under severe driving conditions. the breakage can occur in conditions where the vehicle IS driven on a regular basis on extremely steep paved down-slopes while continuously applying the brakes.
The risk
The front brakes may become inoperative and the vehicle may pull to one side. this could result in a crash without prior warning.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the front brake discs on these vehicles. the recall began on november 10, 2005. these vehicles are located on st. Thomas island (virgin islands). owners may contact suzuki del caribe at 787-622-0600.