Recall 99V-154: 1999 Suzuki Vitara

AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Jun 28, 1999, covering about 1,273 vehicles.

NHTSA number
99V-154
Report date
Jun 28, 1999
Vehicles affected
1,273
Owners notified
Jul 6, 1999

The problem

Vehicle description: 2-door passenger vehicles. During port installation of rear stereo speakers, the vehicles wiring harness could have been pinched between the rear stereo speaker and speaker retaining plate.

The risk

An electrical short could occur due to the pinched wires.

The fix

Dealers will inspect the position/condition of the rear wiring harness and repair the wiring harness, if necessary.

Notes

Owner notification began july 6, 1999.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. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerAMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
ComponentEquipment › Electrical › Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number99V154000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Suzuki Vitara1999All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 99V-154?

Vehicle description: 2-door passenger vehicles. During port installation of rear stereo speakers, the vehicles wiring harness could have been pinched between the rear stereo speaker and speaker retaining plate.

How is recall 99V-154 fixed?

Dealers will inspect the position/condition of the rear wiring harness and repair the wiring harness, if necessary.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.