The contact owns a 2007 Suzuki XL7. The contact stated that he became aware that the fuel pump was leaking fuel nearby the rear passenger's side tire. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and he was informed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 223,000.

- Panorama City, CA, USA

When I fill up my tank my vehicle has trouble starting and also makes a noise while starting.the temperature gage no longer works and the blinker handle has to be manually turn off after turning.please let me know whats going on.this SUV now has 95,000 miles love it but am concerned is this a pricey repair.need to know if there's any recalls for my vehicle.a concerned owner.

- Brooksville, FL, USA

2007 Suzuki XL7. Consumer writes in regards to a defective fuel pump module. The consumer stated he/she didn't receive a recall notice, until five years later, following Suzuki's testing that a defect existed. The consumer would like to have the matter investigated and impose fines against General Motors, Suzuki and Bosch, due to their intentional concealment and untimely delay at issuing a recall. Updated 11/18/13 updated 11/25/13

- Houston, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Suzuki XL7. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 12V597000 (fuel system) several months ago but was informed by the dealer that the parts needed to complete the repair were not available. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Bremerton, WA, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Suzuki XL7. The contact stated that there was a strong odor of fuel being emitted from the outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12V597000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000 and the current mileage was 130,000.

- Fort Richardson , AK, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Suzuki XL7. The contact stated that the vehicle smelled of gasoline fuel. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was advised that the port on the fuel pump was fractured and leaking fuel. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 12V597000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 130,000.

- Brooksville, FL, USA