The Suzuki Samurai was alleged to be unsafe after Consumers Union released a video to the national press showing the Samurai tipping up onto its outriggers when negotiating a test course at 38 mph. The federal government was soon petitioned to order a recall of the vehicle. Exponent examined Consumer Union's test procedures and demonstrated that the driver's actions greatly influenced the test, and that the Samurai could readily negotiate the course. Ultimately, the petition to investigate the Samurai was rejected by the federal government.
