Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V667000 Reported September 25, 2018

Power steering tensioner pulley damage

Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc · Steering · 304 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V667000
Manufacturer Campaign
4009
Manufacturer
Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc
Component
Steering
Vehicles Affected
304
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 25, 2018
Completion Rate
11.84

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 18V667000 or campaign 4009.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V667000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 18V667000?

NHTSA recall 18V667000 was issued by Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc on September 25, 2018. It addresses: Power steering tensioner pulley damage. The recall affects approximately 304 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Suzuki Motor Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V667000 or the manufacturer campaign number 4009. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.