Suzuki Motor Of America (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Kizashi vehicles manufactured October 2009 through July 2012. In the affected vehicles, spiders may weave a web in the evaporative canister vent hose, blocking it and causing the fuel tank to have an excessive amount of negative pressure.
Suzuki Motor USA – Spider Webs Restricting Air Flow In Vent Line
| Report Received Date | 07/30/2014 |
| NHTSA ID | 14V464000 |
| Consequence Summary | Negative pressure could cause the fuel tank to crack resulting in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective Action | Suzuki is in the process of notifying owners, and dealers will replace the evaporative canister vent line on the affected vehicles with a vent line that has a filter on the end. If the canister vent line is found to be obstructed by a spider web, the fuel tank will also be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 12, 2014. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is VG. |
| Recall Code | VG |
| Potentially Affected | 19249 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=14V464000) |
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