Vehicle recall 03V512000 · December 5, 2003

Suzuki Grand Vitara and XL7

On certain sport utility vehicles, the accelerator cable casing cap that is attached to the vehicle firewall can crack due to extended exposure to forces from the accelerator…

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

Summary: On certain sport utility vehicles, the accelerator cable casing cap that is attached to the vehicle firewall can crack due to extended exposure to forces from the accelerator cable and insufficient long-term durability of the plastic casing cap. If the casing cap becomes cracked, movement of the inner accelerator cable through the cap can cause the inner accelerator cable to become frayed.
Consequence: If the inner accelerator cable becomes frayed, it can stick during vehicle operation. In the case where an accelerator cable sticks, the driver could have difficulty controlling vehicle speed, which could result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the accelerator cable, which includes the plastic casing cap. Owner notification began on January 5, 2004. Owners should contact Suzuki at 1-800-934-0934.
Notes: Suzuki recall no. Em.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: 03V512000
Reported to NHTSA: December 5, 2003
Filed by: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
Manufacturer campaign: EM
Owner notification: January 5, 2004
Vehicles potentially affected: 196,876
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Vehicle speed control › Cables

Recall 03V512000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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 (1999-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999
Suzuki XL7 (2001-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001

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