Recall 05V548000: 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Report received

Dec 1, 2005

Manufacturer

American suzuki motor corp.

Potentially affected

95vehicles

Model years

2006

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain passenger vehicles, the left side of the retainer rear drive shaft may crack and the gears may get stuck due to oil leakage by the retainer.

Possible consequence

This can lead to the rear differential gears locking up and the vehicle may become disabled increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the left side of the retainer rear drive shaft. Suzuki will call owners on or about december 15, 2005. Followup letters to owners were mailed on february 13, 2006. Owners may contact suzuki at 1-800-934-0934.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara161 complaints