Suzuki Grand Vitara, Jimny Recall R/2010/067: Loss Of Steering Assistance, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 26 Jul 2010
- Launched
- 5,425
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2010/067
- DVSA reference
Suzuki recalled Grand Vitara, Jimny vehicles. Steering assistance may be lost because the power steering tensioner pulley material is not to specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to inspect and where necessary replace the power steering tensioner pulley. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Steering assistance may be lost because the power steering tensioner pulley material is not to specification. The pulley may fail and cause a loss of drive to the hydraulic pump.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: LOSS OF STEERING ASSISTANCE. Defect: Steering assistance may be lost because the power steering tensioner pulley material is not to specification. The pulley may fail and cause a loss of drive to the hydraulic pump. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to inspect and where necessary replace the power steering tensioner pulley.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: loss of steering assistance.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to inspect and where necessary replace the power steering tensioner pulley.
Are You Affected?
Grand Vitara, Jimny may be included. Suzuki estimates 5,425 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Suzuki, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Suzuki.
- Book with any franchised Suzuki dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2010/067. See how to get a Suzuki recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| JimnyJimny fuel pump replacement | Urgent | R/2024/138 | |
| JimnyImproper design of the driver side and the passenger side door harnesses may affect air bag operation | Urgent | R/2021/173 | |
| JimnyThe fuel feeding impeller in the fuel pump may be swollen and deformed | Urgent | R/2021/172 | |
| Grand VitaraIn the event of deployment the air bag may not inflate properly | Urgent | R/2020/042 | |
| Grand VitaraDriver may be unable to change / select gear | Low | R/2017/076 |
This is one of 90 Suzuki recalls in DVSA’s data. The Suzuki recall launched before it was R/2010/035 on 6 Apr 2010, for brake lights may fail. The one launched after it was RSPV/2010/004 on 22 Sep 2010, for machine may not return to idle. You can also see every Suzuki recall, all recalls launched in 2010 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/067, launched 26 July 2010. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.