Grand Vitara 4WD L4-2.4L (2009)
Drive Belt Tensioner: All Technical Service Bulletins
Recall 11V055000: Drive Belt Tension Pulley Replacement
VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):
Suzuki/Grand Vitara 2009-2011
Suzuki/SX4 2010-2011
MANUFACTURER: American Suzuki Motor Corp.
MFR'S REPORT DATE: January 27, 2011
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V055000
NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A
COMPONENT: Electrical System: Alternator/Generator/Regulator
POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 32,291
SUMMARY:
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. The drive belt could come off causing the driver
increased effort to steer the vehicle. This can also cause the coolant temperature indicator 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 stalling.
CONSEQUENCE:
If the drive belt comes off, requiring the driver to use increased steering effort, or the engine stalls, a vehicle crash could occur.
REMEDY:
Dealers will replace the tension adjuster pulley with an improved part. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to
begin on or before February 16, 2011. Owners may contact Suzuki at 1-887-697-8985 or visit Suzuki's website at http://www.suzukiauto.com.
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.
