Suzuki Recall 99V-154: Equipment – radio/tape deck/cd etc.

Affected: 1999 Suzuki Vitara. Filed with NHTSA on June 28, 1999, covering about 1,273 vehicles.

The problem

Vehicle description: 2-door passenger vehicles. During port installation of rear stereo speakers, the vehicles wiring harness could have been pinched between the rear stereo speaker and speaker retaining plate.

The risk

An electrical short could occur due to the pinched wires.

The fix

Dealers will inspect the position/condition of the rear wiring harness and repair the wiring harness, if necessary.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign99V-154 (99V154000)
Manufacturer numberSE
ManufacturerSuzuki Motor USA, LLC
ComponentEquipment › Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Report dateJune 28, 1999
Owners notifiedJuly 6, 1999
Vehicles affected1,273
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 99V-154 repair free?

Yes. Suzuki dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will inspect the position/condition of the rear wiring harness and repair the wiring harness, if necessary.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 1,273 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.