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1997 Suzuki Sidekick 4dr JLX Hard Top Manual 4WD Sport

SAFETY FEATURES  
 
  • 3-point front/rear shoulder seatbelts
  • Rear door child safety locks
  • Sport reclining front bucket seats w/adjustable head restraints
  • Rear seat head restraint
 
Crash Test Results for the 1997 Suzuki Models:
Car Frontal Star Rating Side Star Rating Rollover
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Service Bulletins for 1997 Suzuki Sidekick 4dr JLX Hard Top Manual 4WD Sport
1997 SUZUKI SIDEKICK:

Bulletin Number: 0204145
CORRECT COOLANT USAGE. *EH

Bulletin Number: 608 01037
WHEN SERVICING THE NEW STYLE AUTO HUB, PLEASE USE THE NEW STYLE TOOLS AS LISTED. *JD

Bulletin Number: N-Q-G-045
This Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki automobile distributors in the U.S., explaining the importance of proper inspection and maintenance of suspension lower arm ball joints to prevent the ball

Bulletin Number: SW07
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS THE REVISED CLAIMS SUBMISSION PROCEDURES FOR REPLACEMENT BATTERIES UNDER WARRANTY. *TT


1997 SUZUKI SIDEKICK SPORT:

Bulletin Number: N-Q-G-045
This Service Bulletin was sent by Suzuki Motor Corporation to its authorized Suzuki automobile distributors in the U.S., explaining the importance of proper inspection and maintenance of suspension lower arm ball joints to prevent the ball

Bulletin Number: SW02B
ON SOME VEHICLES, THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) MAY ILLUMINATE AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) ARE STORED THAT ARE EITHER NOT COMPATIBLE WITH SPECIFICATIONS OR CONSIST OF RANDOM NUMBERS UNRELATED TO ANY SYSTEM OR COMPONENT.

Bulletin Number: SW07
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS THE REVISED CLAIMS SUBMISSION PROCEDURES FOR REPLACEMENT BATTERIES UNDER WARRANTY. *TT

 
Recalls for 1997 Suzuki Sidekick 4dr JLX Hard Top Manual 4WD Sport
1997 SUZUKI SIDEKICK
NHTSA Campaign ID: 00V008000
Component: SUSPENSION
Manufacturer: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
Manufacture Dates: 06/01/1995 - 09/30/1996
Potential Units Affected: 13461
Defect Description:
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.
Consequence:
IF THE STRUT BROKE LOOSE, A DRIVER COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Action to take:
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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