The problem
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.
The risk
If the strut broke loose, a driver could lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 00V-008 (00V008000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | W2 |
| Manufacturer | Suzuki Motor USA, LLC |
| Component | Suspension |
| Report date | January 20, 2000 |
| Owners notified | March 3, 2000 |
| Vehicles affected | 13,461 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the suspension
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 00V-008 repair free?
Yes. Suzuki dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 13,461 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.