Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
SUZUKI
Model Of Vehicle
XL-7
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
10V250000
Component Description
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
American Suzuki Motor Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
20050601
End Of Manufacture
20060531
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
46549
Date Owners Notified
20100628
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Suzuki Motor Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20100609
Make Campaign Number
SB