Fuel system, gasolineRecall 14V-464 · 2010–2013 Suzuki Kizashi
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. recall 14V-464 covers 19,249 2010–2013 Suzuki Kizashi for a fuel system, gasoline problem, reported to NHTSA on July 30, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q4) shows 60% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V464000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Kizashi vehicles manufactured October 2009 through July 2012. In the affected vehicles, spiders may weave a web in the evaporative canister vent hose, blocking it and causing the fuel tank to have an excessive amount of negative pressure.
The risk
Negative pressure could cause the fuel tank to crack resulting in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Suzuki is in the process of notifying owners, and dealers will replace the evaporative canister vent line on the affected vehicles with a vent line that has a filter on the end. If the canister vent line is found to be obstructed by a spider web, the fuel tank will also be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 12, 2014. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is VG.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
60%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 937 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 1, 2009 to July 30, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.