2010 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA Recalls (4)

Campaign:
10V392000 on 09/02/2010
Component:
Equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Affected:
20,692
Defect:
Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 sx4, 2010 grand vitara, and 2009 through 2010 equator vehicles that were equipped with a garmin nuvi model 750, 760, and 765 navigation system. the batteries contained in the affected gps units can overheat.
Consequence:
Overheated batteries could result in a fire.
Correction:
Suzuki will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by garmin technicians by replacing the battery and inserting a spacer on top of the battery free of charge. the safety recall began on september 24, 2010. owners may contact garmin directly at 1-866-957-1981 or suzuki at 1-887-697-8985. owners may also visit garmin's website at www.garmin.com/nuvibatterypcbrecall.
Notes:
Suzuki's recall campaign number is sj.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> .
Campaign:
11V055000 on 02/01/2011
Component:
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Affected:
32,291
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
If the drive belt comes off, requiring the driver to use increased steering effort, or the engine stalls, a vehicle crash could occur
Correction:
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.
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
13V405000 on 09/09/2013
Component:
Air bags
Manufactured:
06/30/2009 - 05/30/2010
Affected:
189,901
Defect:
Suzuki motor of america, inc. (suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 grand vitara and 2007-2011 sx4 vehicles. in the affected vehicles, over time, the ocs sensor mat installed in the front passenger seat may fail due to repeated flexing of the mat from use of the seat. as a result, during a crash necessitating deployment, the air bag will deploy regardless of whether the front seat occupant is an adult or a child.
Consequence:
Air bag deployment with a child in the front passenger side seat increases the risk of injury to that child.
Correction:
Suzuki will notify owners and dealers will replace the front passenger seat cushion assembly (which includes the ocs sensor mat) free of charge. sufficient quantities of parts are not currently available to fix all of the affected vehicles. owners will be notified of the recall in october 2013 and will receive a second notification when parts are available to have their vehicle repaired. the recall began on may 23, 2014. owners may contact suzuki at 1-800-934-0934. suzuki's recall campaign number is vd.
Notes:
Note: vehicles which previously had a countermeasure occupant classification system (ocs) sensor mat installed under the special coverage campaign conducted by suzuki distributors in the united states are not affected by this recall.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 www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
17V085000 on 02/12/2017
Component:
Power train:manual transmission
Manufactured:
06/02/2008 - 10/25/2012
Affected:
791
Defect:
Suzuki motor of america, inc. (suzuki) is recalling certain 2009-2013 grand vitara vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. the gear shift rear shaft on these vehicles may break, preventing the gears from being able to be changed.
Consequence:
If the transmission cannot be shifted, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the gear shift rear shaft, free of charge. the recall began march 2017. owners may contact suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. suzuki's number for this recall is vz.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2010 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA TSBs (5)

Bulletin:
TS-09-12090
Component:
052310 parking brake:driveline:hydraulic:actuator
Summary:
Suzuki vehicle: change in esp actuator assembly. warning light comes on after vehicle is started. when starting the vehicle if the battery is not fully charged, the battery voltage may drop to a level that the esp unit judges to be below
Bulletin:
TS-34-04262
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Suzuki: service manual update: tensioner and idler pulley removal and installation. *js
Bulletin:
ABE-ZA-120418
Component:
141100 air bags:frontal:sensor/control module
Summary:
Suzuki: see document search button for owner letter. warranty extension for 'air bag' warning light illumination. *js updated 7/25/12. *pe
Bulletin:
SC-60R-1
Component:
141000 air bags:frontal
Summary:
Suzuki: on certain vehicles, within the front passenger seat bottom cushion, the sensing sensor mat, an electric circuit disconnection may have developed, due to repeated flexing. *pe
Bulletin:
TSB-TS06-05212
Component:
141000 air bags:frontal
Summary:
Suzuki: the front passenger seat bottom cushion assembly has the sensor mat located within and the electric disconnection (open) will occur due to repeated flexing, that may develop. *pe updated 04/10/2013 *js

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