NHTSA recall 10V250000
Steering · Suzuki Motor USA, LLC
Details
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 2005 Suzuki Xl-7, 2006 Suzuki Xl-7.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 10V250000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.