Vehicle recall 05V452000 · October 5, 2005

Suzuki Grand Vitara and XL7

On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 16-inch wheels, the front brake discs may break under severe driving conditions.

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

Summary: On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 16-inch wheels, the front brake discs may break under severe driving conditions. The breakage can occur in conditions where the vehicle is driven on a regular basis on extremely steep paved down-slopes while continuously applying the brakes.
Consequence: The front brakes may become inoperative and the vehicle may pull to one side. This could result in a crash without prior warning.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front brake discs on these vehicles. The recall began on November 10, 2005. These vehicles are located on st. Thomas island (virgin islands). Owners may contact Suzuki del caribe at 787-622-0600.
Notes: Suzuki recall no. 99-hq.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 05V452000
Reported to NHTSA: October 5, 2005
Filed by: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
Manufacturer campaign: 99-HQ
Owner notification: November 10, 2005
Vehicles potentially affected: 801
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor

Recall 05V452000 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 (1999-2005): 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999
Suzuki XL7 (2001-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001

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