The problem
Vehicle description: 2-door passenger vehicles. During port installation of rear stereo speakers, the front seat belt lower anchor bolts were removed to facilitate the rear speaker installation and May not have been torqued to specification after installation of the speakers.
The risk
In the event of a crash, the seat belts May not properly restrain an occupant increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will retorque both of the front seat belt lower anchor bolts to specification.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 99V-155 (99V155000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | SE |
| Manufacturer | Suzuki Motor USA, LLC |
| Component | Seat belts › Front › Anchorage |
| Report date | June 28, 1999 |
| Owners notified | July 6, 1999 |
| Vehicles affected | 1,273 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 99V-155 repair free?
Yes. Suzuki dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will retorque both of the front seat belt lower anchor bolts to specification.
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.