Vehicle recall 04V427000 · August 30, 2004
Suzuki Grand Vitara, Grand Vitara XL-7 and 1 more model
On certain passenger vehicles, under ambient temperatures below -25 degrees celsius, moisture can freeze in the fuel pressure regulator.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain passenger vehicles, under ambient temperatures below -25 degrees celsius, moisture can freeze in the fuel pressure regulator. As a result, fuel system pressure may increase at the time of engine start up, causing fuel loss at the fuel pipe/fuel hose connection.
- Consequence
- Fuel loss in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel pressure regulator, the fuel deliver hose and replace the hose clamp with an improved clamp. The recall began on September 29, 2004. Owners should contact Suzuki at 1-800-934-0934.
- Notes
- Suzuki recall no. 99-er.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
- 04V427000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 30, 2004
- Filed by
- AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 99-ER
- Owner notification
- September 29, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 172,093
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline
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 (1999-2003): 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999
- Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 (2001-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001
- Suzuki Vitara (2004): 2004
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