Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V597000 Reported December 20, 2012

Fuel pump module may crack

Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc · Fuel System, Gasoline · 2,830 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
12V597000
Manufacturer Campaign
NZ
Component
Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicles Affected
2,830
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 20, 2012

Defect Summary

American suzuki is recalling certain model year 2007 xl-7 vehicles originally sold or currently registered in arizona, california, nevada, and texas; and manufactured june 13, 2006, through december 22, 2006. some of these vehicles have a condition in which the plastic supply or return port on the fuel pump module may crack, which could cause a fuel leak.

Safety Consequence

Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Corrective Action

American suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. an interim letter was mailed on march 7, 2013. owners may contact american suzuki customer relations 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 12V597000 or campaign NZ.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 12V597000

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

What is recall 12V597000?

NHTSA recall 12V597000 was issued by Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc on December 20, 2012. It addresses: Fuel pump module may crack. The recall affects approximately 2,830 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 12V597000 or the manufacturer campaign number NZ. 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.