Recall 99V-155: 1999 Suzuki Vitara
AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. recall for seat belts, reported to NHTSA on Jun 28, 1999, covering about 1,273 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: 2-door passenger vehicles. During port installation of rear stereo speakers, the front seat belt lower anchor bolts were removed to facilitate the rear speaker installation and may not have been torqued to specification after installation of the speakers.
The risk
In the event of a crash, the seat belts may not properly restrain an occupant increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will retorque both of the front seat belt lower anchor bolts to specification.
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
| Manufacturer | AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. |
|---|---|
| Component | Seat Belts › Front › Anchorage |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 99V155000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Suzuki Vitara | 1999 | All 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-155?
Vehicle description: 2-door passenger vehicles. During port installation of rear stereo speakers, the front seat belt lower anchor bolts were removed to facilitate the rear speaker installation and may not have been torqued to specification after installation of the speakers.
How is recall 99V-155 fixed?
Dealers will retorque both of the front seat belt lower anchor bolts to specification.
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.