Suzuki Grand Vitara: Fire May Occur
Suzuki Grand Vitara Recall Summary Suzuki is recalling 6,591 Grand Vitara vehicles because the insulator on the intercooler outlet pipe can detach, which may cause carbon buildup in the diesel particulate filter and lead to overheating, melting, or fire. The intercooler outlet pipe insulator will be replaced with a properly designed component and bracket.
- Recalling firm
- SUZUKI
- Product
- Vehicles: SUZUKI GRAND VITARA. Units affected: 6,591
- Reason
- It has been identified that due to the use of an inappropriate material for the intercooler outlet pipe insulator it is possible for the intercooler outlet pipe insulation to detach from the throttle body. This may cause excessive deposition of carbon within the diesel particulate filter that may burn up and result in overheating or melting of the filter. In the worst case the filter may catch fire. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the intercooler outlet pipe insulator replaced with a quality assured component and bracket.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2008-09-22
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/acde6418-5686-4603-a401-316537acb062