2005-2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara and Suzuki XL7 recall: pump
American Suzuki Motor Corp. reported this safety recall on June 9, 2010. It covers about 46,549 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 46,549
- reported
- Jun 9, 2010
- owners notified
- Jun 28, 2010
- related complaints
- 28
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump
- What is wrong
- Suzuki is recalling certain model year model year 2006 grand vitara and model year 2005-2006 xl-7 vehicles. The tension adjuster pulley for the drive belt that operates the power steering pump and air conditioner compressor (if equipped) has an outer portion that is made of plastic. Repeated heat stress can cause the plastic material to deteriorate and pieces of the pulley can break off.
- Risk
- Broken pieces of the pulley can get caught between the pulley and the drive belt, causing the drive belt to come off and resulting in the driver needing increased effort to steer the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the power steering pump drive belt tension adjuster pulley free of charge. The safety recall began on june 28, 2010. Owners may contact suzuki at 1‑800‑934‑0934.
Recall number 10V250000
Affected vehicles
- Suzuki Grand Vitara 2006 2006
- Suzuki XL7 2005-2006 20052006
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 28 complaints about steering problems.
Questions about recall 10V250000
Is there a recall on the 2005-2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara and Suzuki XL7 pump?
Yes. Recall 10V250000, reported on June 9, 2010, covers about 46,549 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 10V250000?
Dealers will replace the power steering pump drive belt tension adjuster pulley free of charge. The safety recall began on june 28, 2010. Owners may contact suzuki at 1‑800‑934‑0934.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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