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.

Steering — Hydraulic Power Assist System

Date Announced

SEP 25, 2018

Vehicles Affected

304

Suzuki Recall #

4009

NHTSA Campaign #

18V667000

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (19)

• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2018-4
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Safety Recall Campaign 4009 Power Steering Tensioner Pulley
• Recall 573 Report - AMENDMENT 2
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2018-4
• Miscellaneous Document - Reminder Postcard
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-1
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Recall 573 Report - AMENDMENT 1
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Manufacturer Reimbursement Plan
• Chronology
• Recall 573 Report - AMENDMENT 3
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2019-4
• Miscellaneous Document - Reminder Postcard
• Miscellaneous Document - Important Safety Recall Post Card
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-3