If the strut broke loose, a driver could lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Suspension

Date Announced
JAN 20, 2000
Vehicles Affected
13,461
Suzuki Recall #
W2
NHTSA Campaign #
00V008000
Summary
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.
Actions
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.
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