Suzuki Grand Vitara, XL-7 (2005-2006): Steering
Recall 10V250000 · Jun 9, 2010 · American Suzuki Motor Corp.
46,549
vehicles affected
46,549
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10V250000
- Date
- Jun 9, 2010
- Maker
- American Suzuki Motor Corp.
- Units affected
- 46,549
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Hydraulic power assist > Pump
- Model years
- 2005-2006
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
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.
What can happen
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
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 3 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Suzuki | Grand Vitara | 2006 |
| Suzuki | XL-7 | 2005-2006 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 10V250000?
2 models: Suzuki Grand Vitara (2006), Suzuki XL-7 (2005-2006), about 46,549 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 10V250000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.