NHTSA Recall 05V548000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V548000; Date: Dec. 1, 2005
This can lead to the rear differential gears locking up and the vehicle may become disabled increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara
Component: Power Train:driveline:driveshaft
Manufactured by: American Suzuki Motor Corp.
Affected Units:: 95
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Suzuki recall no. Ht. Customers 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 http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 13, 2006
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