NHTSA Campaign 10V250000 — SUZUKI XL-7 2005 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Structured reference page built from public recall data. Campaign: 10V250000. Vehicle: SUZUKI XL-7. Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP.
Overview
| Campaign Number | 10V250000 |
|---|---|
| Make / Model | SUZUKI XL-7 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| Component | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP |
| Manufacturer | AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. |
| Manufacturer Campaign # | SB |
Official summary
SUZUKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR MODEL YEAR 2006 GRAND VITARA AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 XL-7 VEHICLES. 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.
Official consequence
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.
Official remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER STEERING PUMP DRIVE BELT TENSION ADJUSTER PULLEY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 28, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934.
Official notes
SUZUKI SAFETY RECALL NO.SB.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Full record fields (non-empty)
| Record ID | 86490 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign Number | 10V250000 |
| Make | SUZUKI |
| Model | XL-7 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number | SB |
| Component | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP |
| Manufacturer Name | AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. |
| Manufacturing Begin Date | 2005-05-31 |
| Manufacturing End Date | 2006-05-31 |
| Record Type Code | V |
| Potentially Affected Units | 46549 |
| Action Date | 2010-06-28 |
| Initiator Code | MFR |
| Manufacturer (Display) | Suzuki Motor USA, LLC |
| Report Date | 2010-06-09 |
| Notification Date | 2010-06-09 |
| Official Summary | SUZUKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR MODEL YEAR 2006 GRAND VITARA AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 XL-7 VEHICLES. 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. |
| Official Consequence | 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. |
| Official Remedy | DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER STEERING PUMP DRIVE BELT TENSION ADJUSTER PULLEY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 28, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUZUKI AT 1-800-934-0934. |
| Official Notes / Contact | SUZUKI SAFETY RECALL NO.SB.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> . |
| NHTSA Record Key | 000036017000204539000000012 |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Do Not Sell | No |