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2003 Suzuki Aerio SX

SAFETY FEATURES
 
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  • Driver and passenger front airbag
  • Two height adjustable head restraints on front seats , three height adjustable head restraints on rear seats
 
Crash Test Results for the 2003 Suzuki Models:
Car Frontal Star Rating Side Star Rating Rollover
Resistance
Rating
Driver Pass. Front Seat Rear Seat
2003 Suzuki Aerio Not
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2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara 44553
2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 Not
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2003 Suzuki Vitara Not
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Tested		453
2003 Suzuki Vitara 4445Not
Tested
 
Service Bulletins for 2003 Suzuki Vitara SX
2003 SUZUKI AERIO:

Bulletin Number: 0102033
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS - SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE. *TT

Bulletin Number: 0102274
SLOW AND/OR INCOMPLETE RETRACTION OF SEAT BELTS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 0103294
ADDITION OF A NOTE TO THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFTER ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS IN THE SERVICE MANUAL. *TT

Bulletin Number: 0203273
POPPING NOISE ON SLIGHT TURNS. *TT

Bulletin Number: 0205074
AERIO FRONT BRAKE PAD. ALSO INCLUDES 2004 MODEL. *MJ

Bulletin Number: 0206203
WASHER FLUID LEAKING OUT OF NOZZLES WHEN NOT IN USE LEAVING WASHER FLUID MARKS ON THE HOOD. WINDSHIELD WASHER HOSE REPLACEMENT. *TT

Bulletin Number: 0306304
ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT. *TT

Bulletin Number: 0405174
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER BULB REPLACEMENT. ALSO INCLUDES 2004 MODEL. *MJ

Bulletin Number: 0405175
MODIFICATION OF MAIN BEARING OIL CLEARANCE AND THE BEARING SELECTION PROCEDURE. 2002-2005 SUZUKI AERO-RH420/RH423 *SC

Bulletin Number: 0612144
DRIVER AND/OR PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR LOOSE. SUZUKI AERIO (RH420/RH423) *SC

Bulletin Number: 0712065
IN EXTREME COLD CLIMATES, THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP MAY BE ON WHEN THE ENGINE IS STARTED. THE DTC P2025 WILL BE STORED IN THE ECM. *TT

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: TSB-05-04289
SUZUKI: PARTS LIST FOR REPAIRING MANUAL TRANSAXLE 5TH GEAR CONCERNS SUCH AS POPPING OUT OF GEAR WHILE DRIVING. WORN OR FAILED 5TH GEAR SYNCHRONIZER, 5TH GEAR, AND RELATED PARTS. *PE
 
Recalls for 2003 Suzuki Vitara SX
2003 SUZUKI AERIO
NHTSA Campaign ID: 03V223000
Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Manufacturer: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
Manufacture Dates: 06/01/2002 - 02/28/2003
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.
2003 SUZUKI AERIO
NHTSA Campaign ID: 07V307000
Component: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Manufacturer: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
Manufacture Dates: -
Potential Units Affected: 14251
Defect Description:
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, DUE TO IMPROPER SHAPE OF THE CLIP, THE RETAINING CLIP THAT KEEPS THE GEAR SHIFT CABLE ATTACHED TO THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER CAN CONTACT THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER HOUSING IF EXCESSIVE LATERAL FORCE IS APPLIED WHEN SHIFTING TO FIRST GEAR.
Consequence:
REPEATED SHIFTING IN THIS MANNER CAN EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE RETAINING CLIP TO BREAK. IF THE RETAINING CLIP BREAKS, THE SHIFT CABLE CAN BECOME DISCONNECTED FROM THE SHIFT LEVER, RESULTING IN LOSS OF THE ABILITY TO CHANGE TRANSMISSION GEARS.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GEAR SHIFT CABLE RETAINING CLIP WITH A CLIP THAT HAS A DIFFERENT SHAPE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 13, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AMERICAN SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.
 
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