NHTSA Recall 01V146000: Fuel injection system (fuel system)
AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 59,888 vehicles. It affects 1999–2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V146000 |
|---|---|
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM |
| Report received | April 27, 2001 |
| Owner notification | June 4, 2001 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Under temperatures below -25 degrees, moisture can freeze in the fuel pressure regulator. Fuel system pressure could increase at the time of engine start up, causing fuel loss at the fuel pipe/fuel hose connection.
Safety risk
Fuel loss in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install a redesigned intake manifold vacuum union and a new fuel pressure regulator. Owner notification began june 4, 2001. 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.
Notes
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 01V146000
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.