Safety Recall NHTSA · 88V181000 Reported November 18, 1988

Interior systems:seat belts:lap:front

Q: What is recall 88V181000?

NHTSA recall 88V181000 was issued by Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc on November 18, 1988. It addresses: Interior systems:seat belts:lap:front. The recall affects approximately 4,546 vehicles , with the defect involving the Seat Belts 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 · Seat Belts · 4,546 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

88V181000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc

Component

Seat Belts

Vehicles Affected

4,546

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

November 18, 1988

Defect Summary

Seat belt latch stalk (coated wire cable between the seat belt latch and vehicle floor on the inboard side of the front seats) can become damaged and could break after extensive bending.

Safety Consequence

Breakage of the latch stalk would prevent the seat beltfrom restraining the occupant in the event of a sudden stop or crash.

Corrective Action

Install replacement components.

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 88V181000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
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 88V181000

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

What is recall 88V181000?

NHTSA recall 88V181000 was issued by Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc on November 18, 1988. It addresses: Interior systems:seat belts:lap:front. The recall affects approximately 4,546 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 88V181000 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.