Power Steering Pump problems of the 2006 Suzuki XL7

The contact owns a 2006 Suzuki Xl7. The driver was traveling 35 mph when she heard an unusual noise in the steering wheel. The contact was not able to maintain control of the vehicle as the steering failed and crashed into a tree. She sustained injuries to her arms, neck, and stomach. The front passenger sustained injuries to the head and neck. The rear passenger sustained injuries to the stomach, head, and face. A police report was available. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer advised the contact that the vehicle was not under recall and that his insurance company could file a claim against them for possible reimbursement. In August 2010, the contact received notice of NHTSA campaign id number: 10v250000 (steering: hydraulic power assist: pump) advising there was a defect in his vehicle. The failure and the current mileage was 120,000.

2006 Suzuki Xl7. Consumer writes in regards to recall notice regarding power steering pump. The consumer stated he recently received a second recall notice regarding the power steering pump. The vehicle was repaired on January 14, 2010 and the information was submitted to Suzuki along with the first recall notice which he received on or about August 20, 2010, which was seven months after the vehicle was repaired. The consumer was informed by Suzuki, they would reimburse him for the repairs, because he did not know the part number.