Recall 05V452000: Front Brake Disc Breakage

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Suzuki/Grand Vitara 1999-2005

Suzuki/XL-7 2001-2006

MANUFACTURER: American Suzuki Motor Corp.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V452000 MFG'S REPORT DATE: October 03, 2005

COMPONENT: Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Disc: Rotor

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 1673

SUMMARY:
On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 16-inch wheels, the front brake discs may break under severe driving conditions. The breakage can occur in conditions where the vehicle is driven on a regular basis on extremely steep paved down-slopes while continuously applying the brakes.
CONSEQUENCE:
The front brakes may become inoperative and the vehicle may pull to one side. This could result in a crash without prior warning.

REMEDY:
Dealers will replace the front brake discs on these vehicles. The recall is expected to begin during October 2005. These vehicles are located on St. Thomas Island (Virgin Islands). Owners should contact Suzuki Del Caribe at 787-622-0600.

NOTES:
Suzuki recall No. 99-HQ. Customers can also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.