Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #18V667000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V667000 by Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc. Affecting 2006 suzuki grand vitara vehicles Includes 304 affected units, Power Steering Tensioner Pulley Damage, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2006 suzuki grand vitara vehicles

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V667000
Manufacturer: Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc
Report Received Date: 2018-09-25T00:00:00
Subject: Power steering tensioner pulley damage
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 304

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 4009
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 11.84

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NHTSA ID: 18V667000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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