Suzuki Motor USA, LLC: Safety Recalls in 1999

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 6 safety recalls made by Suzuki Motor USA, LLC in 1999. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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October 15, 1999

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

SUZUKI/FMVSS 108/BRAKE LAMP SWITCH

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN INOPERATIVE BRAKE LAMP-ACTUATING SWITCH. IF THE BRAKE LAMP-ACTUATING SWITCH DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED, THE BRAKE LIGHTS MAY BE INOPERATIVE. ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE, A FAILURE IN THE BRAKE LAMP-ACTUATING SWITCH MAY ALSO PREVENT SHIFTING OUT OF PARK. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

NHTSA ID: 99V273002

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

# of Units Affected: 8,408

Consequence Summary:

IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND ANOTHER VEHICLE WAS FOLLOWING CLOSELY, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH ASSEMBLY.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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October 12, 1999

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

SUZUKI/CAM CHAIN TENSIONER

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE SPRING IN THE CAM CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTER CAN BREAK ALLOWING THE CAM CHAIN TO JUMP TO THE WRONG POSITION ON THE CAM SHAFT SPROCKETS. IF THE CHAIN JUMPS TO THE WRONG POSITION, SEVERE ENGINE DAMAGE COULD OCCUR CAUSING SUDDEN ENGINE FAILURE.

NHTSA ID: 99V270000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 2,670

Consequence Summary:

SUDDEN ENGINE FAILURE COULD CAUSE THE REAR WHEEL TO LOCKUP, DISTURBING THE RIDER'S ABILITY TO CONTROL THE MOTORCYCLE.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ORIGINAL CAM CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTER WITH A REVISED CAM CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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June 28, 1999

(Campaign #: SE)

SUZUKI/REAR STEREO SPEAKER WIRE

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 2-DOOR PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING PORT INSTALLATION OF REAR STEREO SPEAKERS, THE VEHICLES WIRING HARNESS COULD HAVE BEEN PINCHED BETWEEN THE REAR STEREO SPEAKER AND SPEAKER RETAINING PLATE.

NHTSA ID: 99V154000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 1,273

Consequence Summary:

AN ELECTRICAL SHORT COULD OCCUR DUE TO THE PINCHED WIRES.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE POSITION/CONDITION OF THE REAR WIRING HARNESS AND REPAIR THE WIRING HARNESS, IF NECESSARY.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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June 28, 1999

(Campaign #: SE)

SUZUKI/FRONT SEAT BELT LOWER ANCHOR BOLTS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 2-DOOR PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING PORT INSTALLATION OF REAR STEREO SPEAKERS, THE FRONT SEAT BELT LOWER ANCHOR BOLTS WERE REMOVED TO FACILITATE THE REAR SPEAKER INSTALLATION AND MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TORQUED TO SPECIFICATION AFTER INSTALLATION OF THE SPEAKERS.

NHTSA ID: 99V155000

Component: SEAT BELTS

# of Units Affected: 1,273

Consequence Summary:

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT BELTS MAY NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN AN OCCUPANT INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL RETORQUE BOTH OF THE FRONT SEAT BELT LOWER ANCHOR BOLTS TO SPECIFICATION.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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May 20, 1999

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

SUZUKI/CAM CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTER

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE CAM CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTER DOES NOT PROVIDE CONSISTENT TENSION TO THE CAM CHAIN IN THE ENGINE CAUSING ABNORMAL ENGINE SOUNDS.

NHTSA ID: 99V132000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 7,828

Consequence Summary:

THIS COULD LEAD TO CAM CHAIN BREAKAGE OR OVER SEVERE ENGINE DAMAGE. IT COULD ALSO CAUSE SUDDEN ENGINE FAILURE.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ORIGINAL CAM CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTER AND UPPER CAM CHAIN GUIDE NO. 2 WITH A REVISED CAM CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTER AND UPPER CAM CHAIN GUIDE NO. 2. THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND MAY REPLACE OTHER ENGINE COMPONENTS WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BECAUSE OF CAM CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTER FAILURE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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February 9, 1999

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

SUZUKI/STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COUPLER

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE COUPLING THAT CONNECTS THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT TO THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT IS CRACKED. THIS COULD ALLOW THE STEERING SHAFTS TO SEPARATE.

NHTSA ID: 98V324002

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 38

Consequence Summary:

IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING SHAFT COUPLING.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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