Suzuki Motor USA, LLC: Safety Recalls in 1996

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Suzuki Motor USA, LLC in 1996. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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July 2, 1996

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

SUZUKI/FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY

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."

NHTSA ID: 96V121002

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 4,325

Consequence Summary:

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WAS PRESENT, FUEL LEAKAGE RESULTING FROM THIS PUNCTURE COULD RESULT IN A POST-CRASH FIRE.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL TWO NEW SHIELD GUSSETS BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK AND ATTACHMENT BRACKETS TO PREVENT THE REINFORCEMENT FROM PUNCTURING THE FUEL TANK WALL.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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