NHTSA recall 04V-427 (04V427000)

fuel system, gasoline recall reported August 30, 2004 - about 172,093 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 04V427000
Also written as: 04V-427
Manufacturer number: 99-ER
Reported: August 30, 2004
Vehicles affected: ~172,093
Component: fuel system, gasoline

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, UNDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BELOW -25 DEGREES CELSIUS, MOISTURE CAN FREEZE IN THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR. AS A RESULT, FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE MAY INCREASE AT THE TIME OF ENGINE START UP, CAUSING FUEL LOSS AT THE FUEL PIPE/FUEL HOSE CONNECTION.

Why it is dangerous

FUEL LOSS IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR, THE FUEL DELIVER HOSE AND REPLACE THE HOSE CLAMP WITH AN IMPROVED CLAMP. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 29, 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-427 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Suzuki Grand Vitara - 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 - 2003, 2004

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.