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SevereNHTSA·18V667000·Announced 2018-09-25

Suzuki Recalls 2006 Grand Vitara for Power Steering Belt Tensioner Defect

Suzuki is recalling 2006 Grand Vitara vehicles because a plastic component in the power steering system can deteriorate, potentially causing a loss of steering assist and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the steering system that can result in a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the power steering pump belt tension adjuster pulley, which contains an outer portion made of plastic. Repeated heat stress can cause this plastic material to deteriorate, leading to pieces of the pulley breaking off.

Broken pieces of the pulley can become caught between the pulley and the drive belt. This can cause the drive belt to come off, resulting in a sudden loss of power steering assist. The loss of assist increases the risk of a crash.

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

The recalled product

Product
SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
Brand
SUZUKI
Manufacturer
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
304

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • GRAND VITARA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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