Passenger car - Intercooler outlet pipe in Suzuki Grand Vitara

Fire Motor vehicles Serious risk
Alert Number0940/08
BrandSUZUKI
CategoryMotor vehicles
Risk TypeFire
Notifying CountryGreece
Country of OriginJapan
Model NumberJB419WD (3D) and JB419XD (5D)
Published1 September 2008

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of fire due to the inappropriate material of the intercooler outlet pipe insulator. If the insulator is exposed to engine oil for a prolonged period it could swell and slip off from the throttle body due to internal pressure causing an improper ratio of air/fuel mixture. After certain period of usage, the above condition may cause excessive deposition of carbon particulate in DPF that could burn up and result in overheating or melting of DPF. In the worst cases, DPF may catch fire.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective action taken by the importer.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

The recall concerns vehicles with chassis numbers from: JSAJTA44V00 100031 to JSAJTA44V00 302336 (JB419WD) and from: JSAJTD44V00 100055 to JSAJTD44V00 306862 (JB419XD), manufactured between 28.06.2005 and 31.05.2008.

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