Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 98V-324 · 1999 Suzuki Vitara

AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. recall 98V-324 covers 38 1999 Suzuki Vitara for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on February 9, 1999.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected381 model

ReportedFeb 9, 1999Owners notified Dec 21, 1998

Complaints since3Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 98V324002 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE COUPLING THAT CONNECTS THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT TO THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT IS CRACKED. THIS COULD ALLOW THE STEERING SHAFTS TO SEPARATE.

The risk

IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING SHAFT COUPLING.

ALL VEHICLES HAVE BEEN REPAIRED AT THE PORT OF ENTRY INTO THE UNITED STATES.NO OWNER NOTIFICATION IS NECESSARY.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Suzuki Vitara1999

Built from November 1, 1998 to December 15, 1998. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.