NHTSA Recall 12V597000: Fuel pump (fuel system)
American Suzuki Motor Corp. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,830 vehicles. It affects 2007 Suzuki XL7.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V597000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | NZ |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › FUEL PUMP |
| Report received | December 20, 2012 |
| Owner notification | July 19, 2013 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
American Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2007 XL-7 vehicles originally sold or currently registered in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Texas; and manufactured June 13, 2006, through December 22, 2006. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the plastic supply or return port on the fuel pump module may crack, which could cause a fuel leak.
Safety risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy
American Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed on March 7, 2013. Owners may contact American Suzuki Customer Relations at 1-800-934-0934.
Notes
Suzuki's campaign recall number is NZ. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 12V597000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Suzuki XL7 | 2007 |
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.