Suzuki Buckle Assembly Recall 03V333000 (4,548 Vehicles)

The problem

Certain passenger vehicles may have a mislocated sensor in the driver's seat belt buckle assembly. This condition can prevent the driver's seat belt tongue from being inserted into the buckle.

The risk

In the event of a crash, a seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of injury.

The fix

Dealers will replace the driver's seat belt buckle assembly. Owner notification began september 4, 2003. Owners should contact suzuki at 1-800-934-0934.

Contacts

Suzuki recall no. K4. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Suzuki dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 03V333000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
2004 Suzuki Verona	0	5	F

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

2004 Suzuki Verona

Questions

Is the 03V333000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 03V333000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 03V333000 announced?

AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. reported it to NHTSA on September 8, 2003. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Seat belts: buckle assembly Suzuki recall