This condition can lead to cracking of the wheel, gradual loss of air in the tire, and possible loss of vehicle control.

Wheels

Summary

Equipment description: Steel replacement wheels, part no. 4310-665D21-27S, used for spare parts on 1999-2001 Suzuki Grand vitara and 2001 Suzuki Grand vitara XL-7 multipurpose passenger vehicles. The affected wheels were produced from July 30 through September 20, 2000. The thickness of the steel wheel inboard of the area where the wheel rim is welded to the wheel disk is less than the design specification.

Actions

Dealers were notified to remove any of these affected wheels from the stock inventory and return to american Suzuki motor company. Suzuki will notify any end users which purchased the replacement wheels of the defect and to return their wheels to Suzuki for a free replacement.

Documents (6)

• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Defect and Noncompliance Notice(Part 573)
• Manufacturer Reply
• Defect and Noncompliance Notice(Part 573)

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