Safety Recall NHTSA · 04V396000 Reported August 13, 2004

Suzuki/engine stalling

Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc · Fuel System, Gasoline · 16,488 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
04V396000
Manufacturer Campaign
KE
Component
Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicles Affected
16,488
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 13, 2004

Defect Summary

In certain passenger vehicles, a fault in the adaptive fuel control logic can cause some vehicles to use air/fuel ratios during deceleration that are lean enough to cause engine stalling.

Safety Consequence

Engine stalling could result in a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will reprogram the electronic control module (ecm) on affected vehicles. the recall began on september 14, 2004. owners should contact suzuki at 1-800-934-0934.

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 04V396000 or campaign KE.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 04V396000

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

What is recall 04V396000?

NHTSA recall 04V396000 was issued by Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc on August 13, 2004. It addresses: Suzuki/engine stalling. The recall affects approximately 16,488 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Gasoline component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04V396000 or the manufacturer campaign number KE. 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.