NHTSA recall 11V055000
Electrical System · Suzuki Motor USA, LLC
Details
What's wrong: Affects vehicles equipped with 4-cylinder engines; model year 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara multipurpose passenger vehicles produced prior to October 17, 2010; model year 2010 Suzuki SX4 passenger vehicles; and 2011 Suzuki SX4 passenger vehicles produced prior to October 14, 2010. The tension adjuster pulley for the drive belt that operates the alternator, water pump, air conditioner compressor and power steering pump,…
Why it matters: If the drive belt comes off, requiring the driver to use increased steering effort, or the engine stalls, a vehicle crash could occur
The fix: Dealers will replace the tension adjuster pulley with an improved part. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on February 16, 2011.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara
- 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara
- 2010 Suzuki SX4
- 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara
- 2011 Suzuki SX4
All model years NHTSA lists
2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 2010 Suzuki Sx4, 2011 Suzuki Sx4.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 11V055000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.