Vehicle recall 10V250000 · June 9, 2010
Suzuki XL7 and Grand Vitara
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V250000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 9, 2010
- Filed by
- AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SB
- Owner notification
- June 28, 2010
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 46,549
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Pump
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Suzuki Grand Vitara (2006): 2006
- Suzuki XL7 (2005-2006): 2006, 2005
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