Suzuki Grand Vitara recalls

The absorption of moisture into the driver�s airbag propellant could lead to slow deployment or inflator rupture.

Fix: Replace the airbag inflator or the airbag assembly. Suzuki is still preparing for the development and production of the remedy parts.

• GRAND VITARA: 4,340 vehicles · built 9 Jul 1998 to 31 May 1999
• GRAND VITARA: 4,340 vehicles · built 28 Apr 1998 to 31 May 1999
• GRAND VITARA: 4,340 vehicles · built 15 Jan 1998 to 31 May 1999

Due to insufficient strength of the gear shift rear shaft it could break off during use.

Fix: On affected vehicles replace the gear shift rear shaft

4,272 vehicles · built 1 Jun 2008 to 30 Jun 2013

The internal spring within the drive belt tensioner may break causing the drive belt to loose tension. This will prevent the alternator water pump and air-conditioning compressor pulleys from operating. Warning lamps associated with battery charging and engine coolant temperature will illuminate. In the worst case the drive belt may come off preventing the power steering pulley from operating increased driver effort will be required to steer the vehicle.

Fix: Replacement of the drive belt tensioner assembly.

2,690 vehicles · built 2 Jun 2008 to 20 Oct 2010

Steering assistance may be lost because the power steering tensioner pulley material is not to specification. The pulley may fail and cause a loss of drive to the hydraulic pump.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to inspect and where necessary replace the power steering tensioner pulley.

5,425 vehicles

It has been identified that due to improper insulation of a branch of the engine wiring harness the possibility exists that the harness will chafe on either a cam cover securing bolt or on the cam cover itself. Damage to the harness may lead to a sudden loss of engine power or in the worst case a fire.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the subject wiring harness fitted with a protector.

3,751 vehicles · built 1 Jun 2005 to 28 Feb 2007

It has been identified that due to the use of an inappropriate material for the intercooler outlet pipe insulator it is possible for the intercooler outlet pipe insulation to detach from the throttle body. This may cause excessive deposition of carbon within the diesel particulate filter that may burn up and result in overheating or melting of the filter. In the worst case the filter may catch fire.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the intercooler outlet pipe insulator replaced with a quality assured component and bracket.

6,591 vehicles · built 28 Jun 2005 to 31 May 2008

Due to improper shaping of the fuel pipes and engine vibration it is possible that the pipes may crack and allow fuel to escape.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace fuel pipe assembly with modified version.

2,197 vehicles · built 1 Jun 2006 to 31 Jul 2007

It has been identified that the intercooler has been improperly designed. This may allow the intercooler to come apart in use causing an improper mixture ratio of air/fuel in the diesel particulate filter. In the worst case the particulate filter may ignite.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will be fitted with an engine intercooler attachment assembly.

3,775 vehicles · built 28 Jun 2005 to 2 Apr 2007

It has been identified that due to an improper design of the intercooler inlet hose there is a possibility that the air/fuel mixture ratio may be incorrect within the diesel particulate filter assembly. This in the worst case may cause the diesel particulate filter to ignite.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will be fitted with a modified intercooler hose.

3,421 vehicles · built 28 Jun 2005 to 2 Apr 2007

It has been identified that due to improper insulation of a branch of the engine wiring harness. The possibility exists that the harness can chafe on the cam cover securing bolt and sustain damage. Should this occur a possible sudden loss of engine power might ensue.

Fix: Subject vehicles will have the engine wiring harness inspected and repaired as necessary before being fitted with a protective cover.

3,579 vehicles · built 17 Jun 2005 to 29 Dec 2006

There is a possibility that the outlet pipe of the intercooler may fail. In the worst case this could lead to the diesel particulate filter catching fire.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the intercooler pipe with a countermeasure part.

2,931 vehicles · built 28 Jun 2005 to 1 Aug 2006