NHTSA Recall 00V008000: Suspension
AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 13,461 vehicles. It affects 1996–1997 Suzuki Sidekick.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V008000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | W2 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Report received | January 20, 2000 |
| Owner notification | March 3, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Insufficient strength of the mounting base on the upper end of the front struts can lead to breakage of the mounting bolts that attach the upper end of the front struts to the vehicle body.
Safety risk
If the strut broke loose, a driver could lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will add a reinforcement, for both front struts, between the front strut mounting base and the vehicle body. In addition, the front strut mounting bases, mounting bolts and nuts, and strut bar stays will be replaced.
Notes
Suzuki recall no. W2.owner notification began march 3, 2000. 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 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V008000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.