1991 Suzuki Samurai

Recalls

1 recall names the 1991 Suzuki Samurai. Newest first.

• Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly

  May 24, 1995NHTSA 95V103008127,155 vehicles

  The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.

  Remedy

  Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. They should ensure that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make sure the latch IS securely locked, and then pressing the release button. The latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button IS pressed. If either button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. The manufacturer IS developing a remedy designed to prevent failure of the buttons that are not currently broken.

  Full recall details →

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Seat belts1
2. Service brakes, hydraulic1
3. Suspension1

Latest complaints

• Jan 27, 2000MI
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components

  When consumer applies brakes the pedal goes all the way to the floor. *ak

• Apr 15, 1996TX
  Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly

  Passenger rear right lap belts inoperative, male won't go into female portion to lock. *Ak

• Jun 20, 199500Crash
  Suspension › Front

  Coming off ramp vehicle stated swirling and skidding when reaching bottom of remp, vehicle flipped over. *ak

Defect investigations

NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.

• Takata seat belt buckle failure

  EA95006Opened Mar 10, 1995Closed Aug 2, 1995Recall 95V103008

  There is no summary currently available

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 10152052This Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki automobile distributors in the U.S., explaining the importance of proper inspection and maintenance of suspension lower arm ball joints to prevent the ball stud from becoming separated from the suspension lower arm.
• 10014819Correct coolant usage.

Every Suzuki Samurai model year

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