Transport CanadaCritical
1996 SUZUKI SIDEKICKTransport Canada Recall #2000086
The official notice
Defect
On certain Sidekick Sport vehicles, insufficient strength of the mounting base on the upper end of the front struts can lead to breakage of the mounting bolts that attach the upper end of the front struts to the vehicle body. This condition could adversely affect vehicle handling.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
A reinforcement will be added to both front struts, between the mounting base and the vehicle body. In addition, the front strut mounting bases, mounting bolts and nuts, and strut bar stays will be replaced.
1,764 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 33Updated June 10, 2026