NHTSA recall 18V667000
Steering · Suzuki Motor USA, LLC
Details
What's wrong: 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.
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, resulting in a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 18V667000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.