Suzuki Recalls Grand Vitara and SX4 for Drive Belt Defect

Plain-English summary

American Suzuki Motor Corp. is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara vehicles equipped with 4-cylinder engines, model year 2011 Grand Vitara vehicles produced prior to October 17, 2010, model year 2010 Suzuki SX4 vehicles, and model year 2011 Suzuki SX4 vehicles produced prior to October 14, 2010. The recall involves 32,291 vehicles.

The tension adjuster pulley for the drive belt, which operates the alternator, water pump, air conditioner compressor, and power steering pump, contains an improperly manufactured internal spring. This spring can break due to repeated stress. If the spring breaks, the drive belt may not be adjusted properly, leading to slipping and squeaking noises. Alternatively, the drive belt could come off entirely.

If the drive belt comes off, the driver may need to use increased steering effort, the engine may overheat, or the battery may discharge, potentially causing the engine to stall. These conditions could increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Dealers will replace the tension adjuster pulley with an improved part free of charge. The safety recall began on February 16, 2011. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-887-697-8985 or visit suzuki.com for more information.

The recalled product

Product

SUZUKI GRAND VITARA, SX4

Brand

SUZUKI

Manufacturer

AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.

Category

Vehicle — SUV / Passenger Car

Hazard

• loss-of-power-steering
• engine-stall
• vehicle-crash

Affected units

32,291

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