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2002 Suzuki Esteem GLX

SAFETY FEATURES
 
  • Driver and passenger front airbag
  • Two height adjustable head restraints on front seats
 
Crash Test Results for the 2002 Suzuki Models:
Car Frontal Star Rating Side Star Rating Rollover
Resistance
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Driver Pass. Front Seat Rear Seat
2002 Suzuki Aerio Not
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2002 Suzuki Esteem Not
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2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara 44553
2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 Not
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2002 Suzuki Vitara 4445Not
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2002 Suzuki Vitara Not
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453
 
Service Bulletins for 2002 Suzuki Vitara GLX
2002 SUZUKI ESTEEM:

Bulletin Number: 0204145
CORRECT COOLANT USAGE. *EH

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: SC18
SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE DAMAGE TO THE VAPOR CONTROL VALVE. *SLC

 
Recalls for 2002 Suzuki Vitara GLX
2002 SUZUKI ESTEEM
NHTSA Campaign ID: 03V223000
Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Manufacturer: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
Manufacture Dates: 01/01/2002 - 05/31/2002
Potential Units Affected: 5319
Defect Description:
CERTAIN PASSENGER (111 MY 2002 ESTEEM, 777 MY 2002 AERIO, 2,368 MY 2003 AERIO) AND SPORT UTILITY (324 MY 2002 GRAND VITARA, 274 MY 2003 GRAND VITARA, 684 MY 2002 GRAND VITARA XL-7, AND 781 MY 2003 GRAND VITARA XL-7) VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, 'WINDSHIELD MOUNTING." THE WINDSHIELD MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SECURED TO THE VEHICLE BODY DUE TO INSUFFICIENT ADHESION BETWEEN THE PAINT APPLIED DURING THE SECOND-STAGE PAINTING PROCESS AND THE PAINT APPLIED DURING FINAL-STAGE PAINTING.
Consequence:
IF THE WINDSHIELD IS NOT PROPERLY SECURED, IT MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE DURING A CRASH WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE EJECTION OF UNBELTED OCCUPANTS, INCREASING THE RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES. VEHICLES THAT ARE FOUND TO HAVE INSUFFICIENT PAINT ADHESION WILL EITHER HAVE THE PROBLEM REMEDIED BY REPAINTING, OR WILL BE REPLACED, OR REPURCHASED AND DESTROYED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JULY 8, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.
 
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