2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA RECALL - #18V667000
RECALL FOR STEERING : HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA |
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| Manufacturer |
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
5/23/2006 - 6/16/2006 |
| Recalled on |
10/1/2018 |
| Influenced by |
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
11/9/2018 |
| # Affected |
304 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| See also |
2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA Recall for POWER TRAIN, DRIVELINE, DRIVESHAFT
2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, LEVER AND LINKAGE, COLUMN SHIFT
2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST, PUMP
2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA Recall for AIR BAGS
2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA Recall for SEATS
2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA Recall for AIR BAGS, SENSOR, OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
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