NHTSA recall 04V-396 (04V396000)

fuel system, gasoline recall reported August 13, 2004 - about 16,488 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 04V396000
Also written as: 04V-396
Manufacturer number: KE
Reported: August 13, 2004
Vehicles affected: ~16,488
Component: fuel system, gasoline

What is being recalled

IN CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A FAULT IN THE ADAPTIVE FUEL CONTROL LOGIC CAN CAUSE SOME VEHICLES TO USE AIR/FUEL RATIOS DURING DECELERATION THAT ARE LEAN ENOUGH TO CAUSE ENGINE STALLING.

Why it is dangerous

ENGINE STALLING COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) ON AFFECTED VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2004. 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 04V-396 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Suzuki Verona - 2004

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