Suzuki Grand Vitara 2011
Model Grand Vitara made in 2011 by Suzuki got 18 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 7 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to equipment, fuel system, gasoline and service brakes. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, engine and engine cooling and parking brake. There was one recall concerning electrical system .
Model 2011
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V055000 | AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 32291 | 02/16/2011 | MFR | AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. | 01/27/2011 | 02/02/2011 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 suzuki grand vitara multipurpose passenger vehicles equipped with 4-cylinder engines; model year 2011 suzuki grand vitara multipurpose passenger vehicles produced prior to october 17, 2010; model year 2010 suzuki sx4 passenger vehicles; and 2011 suzuki sx4 passenger vehicles produced prior to october 14, 2010. the tension adjuster pulley for the drive belt that operates the alternator, water pump, air conditioner compressor and power steering pump, has an improperly manufactured internal spring that can break due to repeated stress. if the spring breaks, the drive belt will not be adjusted properly and can slip, causing a squeaking noise. or the drive belt could come off causing the driver to increase to steer the vehicle. this can also cause the coolant temperature indication to rise, which can lead to the engine overheating, or can cause the charging light to come on, which can lead to battery discharge and engine stall. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the drive belt comes off, requiring the driver to use increased steering effort, or the engine stalls, a vehicle crash could occur | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the tension adjuster pulley with an improved part. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on february 16, 2011. owners may contact suzuki at 1-887-697-8985 or visit suzuki's website at http://www.suzukiauto.com. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Suzuki safety recall no. sm.owners 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 . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||||
| SC-60R-1 | 05/13/2012 | 10044319 | Suzuki: on certain vehicles, within the front passenger seat bottom cushion, the sensing sensor mat, an electric circuit disconnection may have developed, due to repeated flexing. *pe | 06/12/2012 | |
| TSB-TS06-05212 | 06/12/2012 | 10044320 | Suzuki: the front passenger seat bottom cushion assembly has the sensor mat located within and the electric disconnection (open) will occur due to repeated flexing, that may develop. *pe | 06/12/2012 | |
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||||
| TSB-TS06-05212 | 06/12/2012 | 10044320 | Suzuki: the front passenger seat bottom cushion assembly has the sensor mat located within and the electric disconnection (open) will occur due to repeated flexing, that may develop. *pe | 06/12/2012 | |
| ABE-ZA-120418 | 04/18/2012 | 10044041 | Suzuki: warranty extension for 'air bag' warning light illumination. *js | 05/08/2012 | |
| ABE-ZA-120418 | 07/25/2012 | SCE-ZA | 10044041 | Suzuki: see document search button for owner letter. warranty extension for 'air bag' warning light illumination. *js updated 7/25/12. *pe | 05/08/2012 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| TS-34-04262 | 01/01/2012 | 10044035 | Suzuki: service manual update: tensioner and idler pulley removal and installation. *js | 05/08/2012 | |
| PARKING BRAKE - DRIVELINE - HYDRAULIC - ACTUATOR | |||||
| TS-09-12090 | 04/16/2010 | 10035624 | Suzuki vehicle: change in esp actuator assembly. warning light comes on after vehicle is started. when starting the vehicle if the battery is not fully charged, the battery voltage may drop to a level that the esp unit judges to be below | 03/02/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | |||
| 11/28/2012 | 3 | 01/31/2012 | |
| 2011 suzuki kizashi. consumer writes in regards to problems with tires and alignment. *smd the consumer stated as he was preparing for a trip, he decided to check the tires and discovered the front tire were bald and the vehicle was out of alignment. also, the back-up camera and gps had to be replaced. | |||
| 07/17/2011 | 0 | ||
| I recently purchased a 2011 suzuki grand vitara. after purchasing the vehicle i realized that the rear head restraints folded forward (to allow for ease of viewing through the rear of the vehicle by the driver). these head restraints do not lock up and fold over very easily. it is likely that if the vehicle stopped suddenly or strick something from behind that these head restraints would fold foward. when forwrd these restraints rest at the base of my neck at about the c1-c2 junction. this location is the most common source of severe spinal damage and paralysis when injured. while i am hopeful that noone has been injured yet, i am not pleased with suzuki's response which was essentially that the nhsta tested the vehicle and passed so it must be safe. i cannot believe that this head restraint was a party to any direct impact crash tresting with rear occuppants (wither with or without the restain in the down position. my hope is that it is tested to determine its safety before some one's life is forever altered. this needs to be recalled immediately in my opinion. as for my grand vitara. i have removed my head restraints and would rather risk whiplash than paralysis. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 06/15/2011 | |||
| This is an update to an earlier complaint #10425314. the vehicle is a 2011, not a 2012 as indicated in above reference number. thank you. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES | |||
| 10/25/2012 | 33000 | 1 | |
| The power brakes don't work when it is cold like 40 degrees. *tr | |||
| 10/25/2012 | 33000 | ||
| The power breaks don't work when it is cold like 40 degrees. | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 11/28/2012 | 3 | 01/31/2012 | |
| 2011 suzuki kizashi. consumer writes in regards to problems with tires and alignment. *smd the consumer stated as he was preparing for a trip, he decided to check the tires and discovered the front tire were bald and the vehicle was out of alignment. also, the back-up camera and gps had to be replaced. | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 11/28/2012 | 3 | 01/31/2012 | |
| 2011 suzuki kizashi. consumer writes in regards to problems with tires and alignment. *smd the consumer stated as he was preparing for a trip, he decided to check the tires and discovered the front tire were bald and the vehicle was out of alignment. also, the back-up camera and gps had to be replaced. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA | WILLIAMSPORT | 17701 | BASTIAN TIRE & AUTO | 570-326-9181 |