Electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc.Recall 99V-154 · 1999 Suzuki Vitara
AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. recall 99V-154 covers 1,273 1999 Suzuki Vitara for a electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc. problem, reported to NHTSA on June 28, 1999.
Source: NHTSA recall 99V154000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
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.
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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built to June 7, 1999. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.