Transport Canada recall 2011041
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| Published by | Transport Canada (Canada) |
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| Campaign number | 2011041 |
| Manufacturer's number | 89 |
| Reported | 2011-01-27 |
| Component | Engine |
| Notification type | Safety Mfr |
| Units potentially affected | 13400 |
What is wrong
On certain vehicles, the tension adjuster pulley for the drive belt, which operates the alternator, water pump, air conditioner compressor and power steering pump, may contain an improperly manufactured internal spring that can break due to repeated stress. Should the spring break, this would cause the drive belt tension to be maladjusted, allowing the belt to slip. If the belt comes off, the loss of steering power assist would require the driver to exert increased effort to steer the vehicle. This could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Additionally, the loss of water pump function would cause the coolant temperature to rise, which can lead to engine overheating, while the loss of alternator charging ability would lead to battery discharge and eventual engine stall. Correction: Dealers will replace the drive belt tension adjuster pulley.
| 2009 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA | |
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| 2010 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA | |
| 2011 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA | |
| 2010 SUZUKI SX4 | |
| 2011 SUZUKI SX4 |
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Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| SI-26R | 2022-05-24. Service bulletin. Service update of cylinder block warranty extension (revision of original notice). Note that actual model name is "Suzuki Kizashi", NHTSA model name reference is misspelled "Suzuki Kazashi". |
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| ZF Owner Letter | 2019-06-06. Service bulletin. This letter was sent to owners of vehicles included in a warranty extension campaign for a possible cracked cylinder block. The letter provides owners with additional details concerning what is covered. |
| SI-26R | 2019-05-07. Service bulletin. This communication is a revised Service Bulletin concerning an extended warranty for a possible cracked cylinder block. The Service Bulletin was expanded to provide additional details about what is covered under the extended warranty. A revised draft notification letter to be sent to owners is attached to the Service Bulletin. |
| ZF-1 | 2019-03-11. Service bulletin. This letter was sent to owners of 2009 Grand Vitara and certain 2010 Grand Vitara and Kizashi vehicles, informing them about a warranty period extension to 20 years (unlimited mileage). The warranty extension relates to cracks that may occur at specific locations of the cylinder block which may result in coolant loss and engine overheating. |
| SI-26R | 2019-02-19. Service bulletin. This Service Bulletin informs Suzuki Service Providers in the mainland U.S. about a customer-satisfaction warranty period extension to 20 years (unlimited mileage) for 2009 Grand Vitara and certain 2010 Grand Vitara and Kizashi vehicles. Cracks may occur at specific locations of the cylinder block which may result in coolant loss and engine overheating. Also included is a letter to be sent to the owners of affected vehicles, informing them of the warranty extension. |
| ZF-181226 | 2019-02-19. Service bulletin. This communication from Suzuki Motor Corporation announces a customer satisfaction warranty period extension to 20 years (unlimited mileage) for 2009 Grand Vitara and certain 2010 Grand Vitara and Kizashi vehicles. Cracks may occur at specific locations of the cylinder block which may result in coolant leaks. |
| suz_013727 | 2017-08-16. Service bulletin. This bulletin describes corrective action needed to address complaints of reduction in engine power output due to activation of the continuously variable transmission (CVT) temperature protection control system due to deterioration of the CVT fluid or malfunction of the transmission control module. |
| TSB-35-12103 | 2014-02-19. Service bulletin. SUZUKI: ENGINE COOLANT LEAKING FROM COOLING JACKET INTO CAMSHAFT HOUSING OF CYLINDER HEAD AND MAY HAVE A CRACK BETWEEN CYLINDER HEAD BOLT AND CASTING PLUG, CAUSING ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. MODEL 2009 GRAND VITARA. *PE |
| TS-34-04262 | 2012-05-08. Service bulletin. SUZUKI: SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE: TENSIONER AND IDLER PULLEY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION. *JS |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.
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