Vehicle recall 96V121002 · July 2, 1996

1996 Suzuki Sidekick

The fuel tank on these vehicles can become punctured by a fuel tank flange attachment reinforcement during rear-end collisions.

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

Summary: The fuel tank on these vehicles can become punctured by a fuel tank flange attachment reinforcement during rear-end collisions. This does not comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 301, "fuel tank integrity."
Consequence: Consequence of non-compliance: if an ignition source was present, fuel leakage resulting from this puncture could result in a post-crash fire.
Remedy: Dealers will install two new shield gussets between the fuel tank and attachment brackets to prevent the reinforcement from puncturing the fuel tank wall.
Notes: System: fuel; fuel tank assembly; FMVSS no. 301. Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles, 4-door model only. Owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin in July 1996. Note: 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 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 96V121002
Reported to NHTSA: July 2, 1996
Filed by: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
Owner notification: July 19, 1996
Vehicles potentially affected: 4,325
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Components: Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

Recall 96V121002 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Suzuki Sidekick (1996): 1996

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