Safety Recall NHTSA · 00V008000 Reported January 20, 2000

Suzuki/front struts

Q: What is recall 00V008000?

NHTSA recall 00V008000 was issued by Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc on January 20, 2000. It addresses: Suzuki/front struts. The recall affects approximately 13,461 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc · N/A · 13,461 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

00V008000

Manufacturer Campaign

Manufacturer

Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

13,461

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

January 20, 2000

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

If the strut broke loose, a driver could lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 00V008000 or campaign W2.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 00V008000

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

What is recall 00V008000?

NHTSA recall 00V008000 was issued by Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc on January 20, 2000. It addresses: Suzuki/front struts. The recall affects approximately 13,461 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 00V008000 or the manufacturer campaign number W2. 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.