NHTSA recall 03V-495 (03V495000)

electrical system recall reported December 2, 2003 - about 20,580 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 03V495000
Also written as: 03V-495
Manufacturer number: EN
Reported: December 2, 2003
Vehicles affected: ~20,580
Component: electrical system

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE IGNITION SYSTEM WIRING HARNESS IS ROUTED UNDER THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THE HARNESS CAN RUB AGAINST THE MANIFOLD DURING VEHICLE OPERATION AND ABRASION DAMAGE TO THE HARNESS CAN OCCUR.

Why it is dangerous

DAMAGE TO THE WIRING HARNESS CAN CAUSE A SHORT IN THE IGNITION CIRCUIT, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE IGNITION FUSE TO BLOW AND THE ENGINE TO STOP RUNNING. THIS CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND COULD CAUSE A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPAIR ANY WIRING HARNESS DAMAGE AND WILL ADD ADDITIONAL INSULATION AND A PROTECTOR PLATE TO PREVENT THE WIRING HARNESS FROM BECOMING DAMAGED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 16, 2003. OWNERS 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 03V-495 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 - 2003

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