Suzuki recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 suzuki grand vitara multipurpose passenger 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, has an improperly manufactured internal spring that can break due to repeated stress. If the spring breaks, the drive belt will not be adjusted properly and can slip, causing a squeaking noise. Or the drive belt could come off causing the driver to increase to steer the vehicle. This can also cause the coolant temperature indication to rise, which can lead to the engine overheating, or can cause the charging light to come on, which can lead to battery discharge and engine stall.
What could happen
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. Owners may contact suzuki at 1-887-697-8985 or visit suzuki's website at http://www.suzukiauto.com.
Vehicles covered
- Suzuki Grand Vitara 2009–2011
- Suzuki Sx4 2010–2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11V055000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- American Suzuki Motor Corp.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 27, 2011
- Owners notified
- Feb 16, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 32,291
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
- Maker's own recall number
- SM
Notes
Suzuki safety recall no. Sm.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 http://www.safercar.gov .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Suzuki recall: Air bags Mar 7, 2019
- Suzuki recall: Steering Sep 25, 2018
- Suzuki recall: Power train Feb 9, 2017
- Suzuki recall: Air bags Sep 6, 2013
- Suzuki recall: Equipment Sep 1, 2010
- Suzuki recall: Steering Jun 9, 2010
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.