NHTSA recall 05V548000
Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
Suzuki Grand Vitara
Reported Dec 1, 200595 vehicles affectedAMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.Maker’s number HTBuilt Aug 23, 2005 – Sep 15, 2005
The defect
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.
The risk
This can lead to the rear differential gears locking up and the vehicle may become disabled increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
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.