Vehicle recall 00V008000 · January 20, 2000

1996-1997 Suzuki Sidekick

Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Insufficient strength of the mounting base on the upper end of the front struts can lead to breakage of the mounting bolts that attach the upper end of the front struts to the vehicle body.
Consequence: If the strut broke loose, a driver could lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will add a reinforcement, for both front struts, between the front strut mounting base and the vehicle body. In addition, the front strut mounting bases, mounting bolts and nuts, and strut bar stays will be replaced.
Notes: Suzuki recall no. W2.OWNER notification began March 3, 2000. 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

NHTSA campaign: 00V008000
Reported to NHTSA: January 20, 2000
Filed by: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
Manufacturer campaign: W2
Owner notification: March 3, 2000
Vehicles potentially affected: 13,461
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Suspension

Recall 00V008000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Suzuki Sidekick (1996-1997): 1997, 1996

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