SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2006: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V667000

Make Model Year
SUZUKI GRAND VITARA 2006
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-11-09 2018-09-25 2018-10-01

Production Dates: 2006-05-23 - 2006-06-16

Manufacturers Involved: Suzuki Motor USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 4009

Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 304

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. "Suzuki" is recalling certain 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara vehicles. The power steering pump belt tension adjuster pulley has an outer portion that is made of plastic. Repeated heat stress can cause the plastic material to deteriorate, causing pieces of the pulley to break off.

Consequence

Broken pieces of the pulley can get caught between the pulley and the drive belt, causing the drive belt to come off, resulting in a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering pump drive belt tension adjuster pulley, free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2018. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is 4009. Note: The vehicles included in this recall were not previously recalled under 10V-250.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.