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Recall: 2007 Suzuki XL7 for fuel leaks

Fuel-pump line on the discontinued SUV could crack, especially in hot weather; 4 warm-weather states targeted.

By Exhaust Notes Dec 30, 2012 11:02AM
Suzuki is recalling 2,830 XL7 vehicles from the 2007 model year for fuel-pump lines that could crack and leak gasoline, according to filings with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 

Drivers may smell fuel or see fuel leaking, which could cause a fire, Suzuki said. The problem is exacerbated in hot-weather states; as a result, the recall is directed only at XL7 models sold or registered in Arizona, California, Nevada and Texas. 

This Suzuki recall expands on an October recall of 41,000 General Motors vehicles for the same problem. The 2007-2009 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2007-2009 Pontiac G5, 2007 Chevrolet Equinox, 2007 Pontiac Torrent and 2007 Saturn Ion were included. The Suzuki XL7, a 3-row SUV that shared General Motors parts, was built from 2001 to 2009. No other model years are affected.

Suzuki dealerships will replace the fuel-pump module sometime early next year. Owners can contact Suzuki at 1-714-996-7040, but from our experience prior to Suzuki liquidating its American division, it might be hard to get an answer.

[Source: NHTSA]
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Bill Hendrick
Dec 30, 2012 4:37PM
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I own one of these XL7's and my wife and I along with our friends have witnessed the issue they are recalling it for. While it is parked in our driveway I have smelled gasoline near and around the vehicle like someone spilled it! I am not pleased with the fact that the recall is only being issued in Warm States. I live in New Hampshire and know for a fact that it is an issue in New Hampshire... Hello a fire can happen in New Hampshire just as easy as Nevada...

 

daewooparts
Dec 30, 2012 3:30PM
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it should be recalled in all states as vehicles travel around the country as well as get reregestared in other states as used cars,GM should just fix the problem as they made the parts that failed
sanibel318
Dec 30, 2012 6:30PM
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Why is Florida not considered a warm weather state.......
HowardStorm701
Dec 30, 2012 6:22PM
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The article is wrong: "The Suzuki XL7, a three-row SUV that shared General Motors parts, was built from 2001 to 2009"..... Suzuki XL-7's that were 99% GM were made 2007 to 2009. Suzuki XL-7's made from 2001 to 2006 were made by Suzuki in Japan. I was a Technician for Suzuki from 1996 to 2004 and I own a 2002 XL7 4x4 7 pass. It has 97,000 miles on it, gets 25 mpg and never been back to the dealer for anything.
1FASTHOE
Dec 30, 2012 3:25PM
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If you would of read the whole article, it also includes chevy, pontiac, and saturn.

gets your facts straight dumb a$$

Troy S.
Dec 30, 2012 4:03PM
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With the same parts in the above mentioned GM vehicles identified as the problem area, it comes as no suprise Suzuki would be recalling this model. Still as interesting, the above mentioned GM vehicles are either no longer made or were simply subpar sales flops. 
JP510
Dec 30, 2012 4:03PM
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ricers_stink-It is a GM based vehicle assembled in Canada.  GM 3.6L engine technology.  It is not a Japanese product.  And despite what the article states, that platform was only from 2007-2009
AJVenom1
Dec 31, 2012 6:19AM
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My father had a 86 chevy sprint and the motor said suzuki on it...after 250,000 miles what more can you say.....we own a 98 suzuki sidekick sport....built in japan....no problems...go figure.  As for GM (imo), they've tanked after 1990 and Ford seemed to have passed them in the longevity dept.
Pimpin Sam
Dec 30, 2012 5:50PM
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I guess we better unload the Kizashi!
Mark_DB
Dec 30, 2012 7:59PM
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The article makes if appear that Suzuki was using GM made parts, it's actually the other way around.  

 

Suzuki is a parts supplier for other car manufacturers, including GM, Ford, Volkswagen, Toyota, Fiat, etc.  Suzuki may be pulling out of the US car market but the odds are many of you will still be buying cars made with Suzuki parts.

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