2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara recall: hydraulic power assist system
Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on September 25, 2018. It covers about 304 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 304
- reported
- Sep 25, 2018
- owners notified
- Nov 9, 2018
- related complaints
- 22
Steering: hydraulic power assist system
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 18V667000
Affected vehicles
- Suzuki Grand Vitara 2006 2006
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 22 complaints about steering problems.
Questions about recall 18V667000
Is there a recall on the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara hydraulic power assist system?
Yes. Recall 18V667000, reported on September 25, 2018, covers about 304 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 18V667000?
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.
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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