Safety Recall NHTSA · 00E080000 Reported December 26, 2000

Suzuki/replacement steel wheels

Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc · N/A · 98 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
00E080000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
98
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
December 26, 2000

Defect Summary

Equipment description: steel replacement wheels, part no. 4310-665d21-27s, used for spare parts on 1999-2001 suzuki grand vitara and 2001 suzuki grand vitara xl-7 multipurpose passenger vehicles. the affected wheels were produced from july 30 through september 20, 2000. the thickness of the steel wheel inboard of the area where the wheel rim is welded to the wheel disk is less than the design specification.

Safety Consequence

This condition can lead to cracking of the wheel, gradual loss of air in the tire, and possible loss of vehicle control.

Corrective Action

Dealers were notified to remove any of these affected wheels from the stock inventory and return to american suzuki motor company. suzuki will notify any end users which purchased the replacement wheels of the defect and to return their wheels to suzuki for a free replacement.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 00E080000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 00E080000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 00E080000?

NHTSA recall 00E080000 was issued by Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc on December 26, 2000. It addresses: Suzuki/replacement steel wheels. The recall affects approximately 98 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 00E080000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.