Vehicle recall 03V495000 · December 2, 2003
2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7
On certain sport utility vehicles, the ignition system wiring harness is routed under the intake manifold.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain sport utility vehicles, the ignition system wiring harness is routed under the intake manifold. The harness can rub against the manifold during vehicle operation and abrasion damage to the harness can occur.
- Consequence
- Damage to the wiring harness can cause a short in the ignition circuit, which can cause the ignition fuse to blow and the engine to stop running. This can result in a loss of control of the vehicle and could cause a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will repair any wiring harness damage and will add additional insulation and a protector plate to prevent the wiring harness from becoming damaged. Owner notification began on December 16, 2003. Owners should contact Suzuki at 1-800-934-0934.
- Notes
- Suzuki recall no. En.customers can 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
- 03V495000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 2, 2003
- Filed by
- AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
- Manufacturer campaign
- EN
- Owner notification
- December 16, 2003
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 20,580
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Ignition
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 (2003): 2003
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