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Recall 10V-250

AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. recalled the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara and 1 other model: Steering (hydraulic power assist, pump).

At a glance

Campaign number
10V-250
Reported
June 9, 2010
Vehicles affected
46,549 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

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.

The 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.

The fix

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-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Suzuki safety recall no.sb.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .

Affected vehicles