Suzuki recalls over 46,000 XL-7 and Grand Vitara SUVs due to faulty pulleys
 

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<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/suzuki/">Suzuki</a> is recalling 46,549 2006 model year <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/grand+vitara">Grand Vitara</a> (shown) and 2005-2006 <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/xl7">XL-7</a> SUVs for a potentially defective hydraulic power assist steering pump. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that the defect involves a plastic tension adjuster pulley for the drive belt that operates the steering pump and A/C compressor. Heat stress can apparently cause said plastic to deteriorate over time, which could lead to pieces of the pulley breaking off. The broken pieces can get lodged between the pulley and drive belt, possibly dislodging the belt and making it more difficult to steer.<br />
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Owners of affected vehicles can take their XL-7 or Grand Vitara to the nearest Suzuki dealer for a free repair, where the steering pump drive belt tension adjuster pulley will be replaced. Hit the jump to read over the official NHTSA press release.<br />
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