Recall 10V250 affects 46,549 2005-2006 Suzuki XL-7 and Grand Vitara vehicles for a drive-belt pulley defect. Repair is free at any franchised Suzuki dealer.
Suzuki is recalling 46,549 2005-2006 XL-7 and Grand Vitara vehicles because heat stress can break apart the plastic tension adjuster pulley for the drive belt. Broken pulley pieces can throw the belt off the pulley, make steering harder, and raise crash risk; the Suzuki dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The tension adjuster pulley on the 2005-2006 Suzuki XL-7 and Grand Vitara keeps the drive belt tight and aligned. That belt turns accessories on the engine, including the power steering pump and the air conditioner compressor when the vehicle has air conditioning. The pulley has a plastic outer section that the belt runs against.
On affected Suzuki SUVs, repeated heat stress breaks down that plastic. Pieces of the pulley break off as the material deteriorates. Once the pulley surface is damaged, the belt no longer runs cleanly, and the power steering pump loses steady drive from the engine.
There is no warning sign before failure. If the pulley breaks while driving, steering effort can increase because the power steering pump is no longer being driven normally.
Who's affected?
The XL-7 spans both 2005 and 2006; the Grand Vitara appears for 2006, with the power steering system named across the included vehicles.
| 2005 Suzuki XL-7 | power steering system |
|---|---|
| 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara | power steering system |
| 2006 Suzuki XL-7 | power steering system |
| Units affected | 46,549 |
The year and model narrow the search, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
Broken pulley pieces can lodge between the pulley and drive belt. If the belt comes off, steering requires more effort and crash risk increases. If steering suddenly feels heavy, slow down, move out of traffic, and schedule the recall repair. Repair will be free at any franchised Suzuki dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2005-2006 Suzuki XL-7 or Grand Vitara is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Suzuki dealer to schedule the free power-steering-pump belt tensioner pulley replacement, so broken pulley pieces do not knock the drive belt off.
- Ask Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934 if the dealer needs help finding the recall repair.
- Bring the recall notice if Suzuki mailed one. If not, reference recall number 10V250 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete. Use extra steering effort if power assist is lost.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Suzuki technician replaces the power steering pump drive belt tension adjuster pulley. That pulley helps run the belt for the power steering pump and, when equipped, the air conditioner compressor. Suzuki's remedy says the replacement is free of charge, and the safety recall began on June 28, 2010. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. Suzuki did not provide a reimbursement plan in the source record, so confirm any prior repair questions with the service desk.
Timeline
| June 9, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 28, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V250?
Recall 10V250 covers 46,549 2005-2006 Suzuki XL-7 and Grand Vitara vehicles with a power steering pump drive belt tension adjuster pulley that can break apart after heat stress. Broken pulley pieces can knock the drive belt off and increase steering effort.
What should I do if my 2005-2006 Suzuki XL-7 or Grand Vitara is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 10V250. If it is, contact a franchised Suzuki service provider and ask for the power steering pump drive belt tension adjuster pulley replacement. Reference recall number 10V250 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Suzuki dealers replace the power steering pump drive belt tension adjuster pulley free of charge under recall 10V250.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is increased steering effort. If broken pulley pieces get caught between the pulley and the drive belt, the belt can come off. The driver then needs more effort to steer, which increases crash risk.
What if I bought my Suzuki XL-7 or Grand Vitara used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the original owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your Suzuki is included, then reference recall number 10V250 when you contact the Suzuki service desk.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V250000 |
|---|---|
| Suzuki customer service | 1-800-934-0934 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V250 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V250000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →