NHTSA recall 01V-070 (01V070000)
equipment recall reported March 2, 2001 - about 14,911 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 01V070000
- Also written as
- 01V-070
- Reported
- March 2, 2001
- Vehicles affected
- ~14,911
- Component
- equipment
What is being recalled
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SOME SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." THE PRESENTATION OF SOME OF THE INFORMATION ON THE TIRE INFORMATION LABEL DEVIATES FROM THE FORMAT SET FORTH IN THE STANDARD AND THE LABEL MAY NOT BE "PERMANENTLY AFFIXED" AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.
Why it is dangerous
THE LABEL MAY NOT BE FULLY UNDERSTOOD BY SOME CUSTOMERS.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW LABELS AS WELL AS AN UPDATE TO THE OWNER'S MANUAL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 26, 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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 01V-070 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.