Steering: hydraulic power assist systemRecall 18V-667 · 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. recall 18V-667 covers 304 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara for a steering: hydraulic power assist system problem, reported to NHTSA on September 25, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q1) shows 12% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V667000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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. 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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
12%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 45 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 23, 2006 to June 16, 2006. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.