Visibility:Windshield (07V277000)

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION

Model(s): 2007 SUZUKI XL7

Campaign No: 07V277000

Number of Affected Vehicles: 921

Beginning Date of Manufacture: 2007 APR

Ending Date of Manufacture: 2007 MAY

SYSTEM

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT

CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, "WINDSHIELD MOUNTING." AN INCORRECT PRIMER MAY HAVE BEEN USED WHEN INSTALLING THE WINDSHIELD.

CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE WINDSHIELD MAY NOT BE RETAINED TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURIES TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ANY GLASS (WINDSHIELD, LIFTGATE GLASS, OR THE SIDE STATIONARY GLASS) THAT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time. For more information call (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123. For the hearing impaired, call (800) 424-9153.