NHTSA Campaign 18V769000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
NHTSA campaign 18V769000 covers 4 year-make-model versions listed here and concerns the fuel system, gasoline. The repair is free.
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc filed the report for 18V769000 with NHTSA on October 31, 2018; the manufacturer initiated the recall.
For 18V769000, NHTSA lists up to 21,063 potentially affected vehicles, built between October 13, 2009 and October 31, 2012.
The 18V769000 report reached NHTSA 6 years after the last affected vehicle was built.
Owner notification letters for 18V769000 were scheduled from August 12, 2019, 285 days after the report.
18V769000 covers 1 model from Suzuki, model years 2010–2013.
By potentially affected vehicles, 18V769000 ranks 7 of 25 Suzuki Motor of America, Inc recalls on this site.
Besides 18V769000, Suzuki Motor of America, Inc has 2 other recalls on the fuel system, gasoline on this site; the one before 18V769000 was 18V694000, reported on October 4, 2018.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Suzuki Kizashi vehicles. Dust can enter the vent line that provides fresh air to the carbon canister, restricting its air flow and possibly creating excessive negative pressure in the fuel tank which may result in the fuel tank cracking.
- The risk
- A cracked tank may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Suzuki has sent owners an initial notification to inform them of the recall. When parts are available, a second notice will be mailed and dealers will install a cover over the opening near the suction pipe inlet, and relocate the suction filter. The fuel cap and fuel tank will also be replaced with improved parts. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934.
- Notes
- NHTSA is missing critical, required information for this safety recall. This information must be supplied through the NHTSA Recalls Portal within 5 working days of confirming its accuracy: - A description of the manufacturer's program for remedying the defect or noncompliance (49 CFR 573.6 (c)(8)(i)).
Reported October 31, 2018
Vehicles covered by 18V769000 (4)
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 18V769000, not that your own vehicle does: a campaign covers a range of VINs. A VIN check on NHTSA's lookup shows whether it is.
Newest record on this page: October 31, 2018. Data: NHTSA recall and owner-complaint files. How these figures are counted